Maruti Suzuki Celerio vs Renault Kwid

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Renault Kwid

Maruti Suzuki

Celerio

From ₹4.7 Lakh

Full Celerio page Change

Renault

Kwid

From ₹4.53 Lakh

Full Kwid page Change
Maruti Suzuki CelerioLXi Petrol MT · ₹4.7 Lakh
Renault KwidEvolution Petrol MT · ₹4.53 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Celerio: ₹4.7 Lakh Kwid: ₹4.53 Lakh (ahead) Kwid ₹17,000 cheaper
Safety Celerio: 3 stars Kwid: Not rated yet Global NCAP
Mileage Celerio: 25.24 kmpl (ahead) Kwid: 21.70 kmpl Claimed
Power Celerio: 67 PS Kwid: 69 PS (ahead) Torque 89 vs 92.5 Nm
Boot Celerio: 313 litres (ahead) Kwid: 279 litres Length 3,695 vs 3,731 mm
Versions Celerio: 8 (ahead) Kwid: 4 Only Celerio: cng, manual

Pick the Celerio for better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Kwid for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.7 Lakh
₹4.53 Lakh
On-road in
₹5.4 Lakh
₹5.22 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹9,071 a month
₹8,774 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
67 PS
69 PS
Torque
89 Nm
92.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
25.24 kmpl
21.70 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Hatchback
Entry Urban Micro-Hatchback
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / CNG
Petrol
Displacement
998 cc (1.0L)
999 cc (1.0L)
Engine Config
1.0L K10C Next-Gen 3-Cylinder DualJet Dual VVT with Engine Idle Start-Stop (ISS)
1.0L SCe 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC Petrol with Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
13.5 sec
14.1 sec (MT) / 14.7 sec (AMT)
Top Speed
150 km/h
150 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS AMT)
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Easy-R Automated Manual Transmission (AMT Rotary Dial)
Gears
5
5
Paddles
No
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
15-inch Glossy Black Alloy Wheels (ZXi+)
14-inch Multi-Spoke Dual-Tone Flex Wheels (Climber)
Tyre Size
175/60 R15 Tubeless Radial
165/70 R14 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
14-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
13-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,695 mm
3,731 mm
Width
1,655 mm
1,579 mm
Height
1,555 mm
1,474 mm (1,490 mm Climber with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,435 mm
2,422 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
184 mm (Class-leading high SUV stance ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
810 kg - 845 kg
760 kg - 805 kg
Boot Space
313 Litres (+40% larger boot space)
279 Litres (expandable to 620 L with rear folding bench)
Fuel Tank
32 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Eq (CNG)
28 Litres
Turning Radius
4.7 m
4.9 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2025): 3 stars for adult occupants (18.04/34) and 2 stars for children (18.57/49). That is the 6-airbag Celerio; the 2-airbag version scored 2 stars for adults and 1 for children.
Not tested in this form. An older Kwid with only a driver airbag and no ABS scored 1 star for adults and 1 for children from Global NCAP (2016).
Airbags
Dual Front Airbags Standard
Dual Front Airbags on Evolution; 6 Airbags Standard on Climber
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist on AGS, ABS with EBD)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Hill Start Assist on AMT, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, Tyre Pressure Monitoring)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
Rear Parking Sensors (Camera Accessory)
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
No
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
No
No

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio Touchscreen Infotainment System
8.0-inch MediaNAV Evolution Touchscreen Infotainment System with Voice Recognition
Digital Cluster
Analogue Speedometer with Digital MID & Tachometer
Full Digital LED Segmented Instrument Cluster with Tachometer & Trip Computer
CarPlay/Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Tech
Suzuki Connect Telematics with 40+ Features
My Renault App with Vehicle Tracking, Service History, Maintenance Reminders
Audio System
4-Speaker Audio System
2-Speaker Audio System with Sound Tuning
Sunroof
None
None
Seat Features
Ergonomic Driver Seat Height Adjuster with Contemporary Dark Interior Fabric
Contoured Front Seats in Dual-Tone Climber Fabric with Cyan / Orange Highlights & White Accents
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning with Pollen Filter
Manual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter
Wireless Charger
No
No (Fast USB-A Socket & 12V Power Port)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Sweptback Halogen Headlamps with Chrome Accents
Split Headlamp Setup: Bumper-Mounted Projector Headlamps with Eyebrow LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Droplet-Themed Tail Lamps
C-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamps with Light Guides
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper-Integrated Round Fog Lamps
Front Bumper Skid Plates with Orange/Cyan Accents, Roof Rails (50 kg load capacity) & Sporty Body Decals

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
2 Years / 50,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km via Renault Secure)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
8 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹4.7 Lakh – ₹6.75 Lakh
₹4.53 Lakh – ₹5.61 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

LXi Petrol MT₹4.7 Lakh Evolution Petrol MT₹4.53 Lakh Kwid ₹17,000 less

Petrol, automatic

VXi Petrol AGS₹5.63 Lakh Climber Petrol AMT₹5.61 Lakh Kwid ₹2,500 less

Only the Celerio sells a cng, manual version: 1 version, from ₹5.98 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Celerio LXi Petrol MT against Kwid Evolution Petrol MT

CityCelerioKwidGap
Mumbai₹5.73 Lakh₹5.54 LakhKwid ₹18,870 less
Pune₹5.73 Lakh₹5.54 LakhKwid ₹18,870 less
New Delhi₹5.4 Lakh₹5.22 LakhKwid ₹17,680 less
Bengaluru₹5.88 Lakh₹5.69 LakhKwid ₹19,210 less
Chennai₹5.85 Lakh₹5.66 LakhKwid ₹19,040 less
Hyderabad₹5.92 Lakh₹5.73 LakhKwid ₹19,210 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Celerio or the Kwid?

The Kwid, by ₹17,000 on the versions compared here: Celerio LXi Petrol MT at ₹4.7 Lakh against Kwid Evolution Petrol MT at ₹4.53 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹5.4 Lakh against ₹5.22 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Celerio claims 25.24 kmpl against 21.70 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Celerio: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2025. The Kwid: not tested in this form; an older Kwid with only a driver airbag and no ABS scored 1 star (Global NCAP 2016). The Celerio has 2 airbags and the Kwid up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Celerio LXi Petrol MT makes 67 PS and 89 Nm and the Kwid Evolution Petrol MT makes 69 PS and 92.5 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Kwid is 36 mm longer. Boot space is 313 litres in the Celerio and 279 litres in the Kwid.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,071 a month for the Celerio and ₹8,774 for the Kwid, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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