Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Celerio vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (2026)
The classic hatchback shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios if you want the most power (82 bhp).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Celerio if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 34.43 kmpl), the biggest boot (313 L).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso if you want the lowest starting price (₹3.50 Lakh), the best crash-test score (3 stars).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in short
The Grand i10 Nios is Hyundai's budget hatchback pitched against the Maruti Swift, WagonR and Tata Tiago. The 2023 facelift brought sharper styling, six airbags and more features, while the tried-and-tested 1.2-litre Kappa petrol keeps running costs low. A factory-fitted CNG option and the convenience of an AMT make it a practical first car for city buyers.
Full Grand i10 Nios prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Celerio in short
The second-generation Celerio, launched in 2021, is pitched as India's most fuel-efficient petrol hatchback, with the AMT variant claiming up to 26.68 kmpl. It sits between the Alto K10 and Wagon R in Maruti's lineup and rivals the Tata Tiago. The rounded design hides a practical cabin and a usable 313-litre boot.
Full Celerio prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki S-Presso in short
The S-Presso is Maruti's budget 'micro-SUV' styled hatchback, offering tall-boy proportions and higher ground clearance than the Alto at a similar price. It goes up against the Renault Kwid with an SUV-flavoured design pitch. Under the skin it shares the Alto K10's 1.0-litre engine, AMT and CNG options.
Full S-Presso prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand i10 Nios vs Celerio vs S-Presso — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios if you want the most power (82 bhp). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Celerio if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 34.43 kmpl), the biggest boot (313 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso if you want the lowest starting price (₹3.50 Lakh), the best crash-test score (3 stars). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Grand i10 Nios, Celerio, S-Presso?
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso starts lowest at ₹3.50 Lakh, against ₹4.70 Lakh for the Celerio and ₹5.60 Lakh for the Grand i10 Nios (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: 2 stars; Maruti Suzuki Celerio: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: 3 stars.