New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio - Details

Maruti launched the all-new Maruti Celerio in the Indian market. This next-gen model of the car not only gets a new platform but in addition to this, also gets a new powertrain and refreshed interiors. The new Celerio also offers a long list of other features that are now being offered for the first time with the car. Having said this, here is a detailed New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio comparison that will help you how is the new Celerio better than before.

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio - Design And Dimensions

The exterior design of the new Celerio is completely new and different than before. The car now gets more curves and an elegant chrome grille up front. The headlamps too are small and gel in well with the design. Move to the sides and you will notice new 15-inch alloy wheels that replace the older steel wheels. The car also gets request sensors on both the front doors. Apart from that, the Celerio boasts a tall-boy stance and electrically adjustable ORVMs. The rear too remains in line with the overall exterior design and looks fresh. The build quality however could have been better and the rivals do offer better fit and finish levels.

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The older iteration of the Celerio looked bold and more imposing when compared to the new model. It gets a large grille upfront along with large rectangular headlamps. The car also gets pull door handles as against the flap-type door handles that are now offered with the new model. The car also missed out on alloy wheels and had R14 steel wheels. In all, the earlier version of the Celerio definitely looks more elegant and had a better road presence. Given below in the table is a quick comparison between the dimensions of the two cars:

	New Maruti Celerio	Old Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Length	3695mm	3695mm
Width	1655mm	1600mm
Height	1555mm	1560mm
Wheelbase	2435mm	2425mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	165mm

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio - Interior

The cabin of the Celerio gets a significant upgrade when compared to the earlier models. The car now gets a new steering wheel and instrument console that is also seen on other Maruti cars like WagonR. Moreover, the car also gets a new gear knob with the AMT variant. The visibility from the driver's seat is impressive but the build quality levels could have been better. The car also gets an all-black colour combination.

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Earlier, the Maruti Celerio came with a simple dashboard design that definitely looked great and had a dual-tone colour combination. There was no death of space in the earlier model and the comfort levels were impressive. Needless to say, both these models offered similar build quality. On the features front, the old Celerio had all the basic features like power windows, central lock, etc.

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio - Specs

Powering the new Maruti Celerio is a 1.0-L K10C engine that churns out 66 ps and has a peak torque output of 89Nm. As standard, this engine comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox but the buyers can also opt for an AMT transmission. In addition to this, the brand claims this unit to be largely superior to the older K10B motor. With a claimed fuel economy standing at 26.68 kmpl, the Maruti Celerio is the most fuel-efficient hatchback in the country right now.

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The earlier version of the Celerio had a K10B petrol motor under its hood that produced 67 ps and 90 Nm. Similarly, this engine can be had with a manual as well as an automatic gearbox. While the new iteration boasts better fuel economy, it was the older version that pioneered long term reliability and maintenance.

	New Maruti Celerio	Old Maruti Celerio
Engine Type	K10C Petrol	K10B Petrol
Capacity, Cylinders	998 cc, 3 Cylinder	998 cc, 3 Cylinder
Max Power	66 ps @ 5500 rpm	67 ps @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	90 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Gearbox	5-Speed MT/ 5-Speed AMT	5-Speed MT/ 5-Speed AMT
Fuel Tank Capacity	32 L	N/A

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio - Features

There has been a huge upgrade in the features list of the new Maruti Celerio. To start with, the car now gets a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition to this, the car comes with push-button start and power windows. No adjustable headrests however are on offer and the Celerio continues to offer manual AC and steering mounted controls. Other features also include rear defogger, rear wiper, parking sensors, etc.

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The cabin of the old Celerio was not only basic but also missed out on a touchscreen system. in addition to this, the car also lacked many other features that are now being offered with the vehicle. Other features like adjustable headrests, auto climate control, push-button start, etc too were missing. On the safety front, this Celerio came with features like dual airbags, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminders, speed alert, ABS, EBD, etc.

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Vs Old Celerio - Price

The new Celerio is priced from a starting price of INR 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) while the older version of the car was priced from INR 4.65 lakh (ex-showroom).

	New Maruti Celerio	Old Maruti Celerio
Starting Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)	INR 4.99 lakh	INR 4.65 lakh

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