Maruti Suzuki Brezza vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Nissan Magnite (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza if you want the most power (100 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Fronx if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.51 kmpl).
- Pick the Nissan Magnite if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.00 Lakh), the biggest boot (336 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.40 Lakh – ₹13.55 Lakh | ₹6.85 Lakh – ₹11.98 Lakh | ₹6.00 Lakh – ₹11.30 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L K15C NA petrol / 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol / CNG | 1.2L NA Petrol / 1.0L Turbo Boosterjet Petrol / CNG | 1.0L NA petrol / 1.0L turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 100 bhp | 99 bhp | 99 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, CNG | Petrol, CNG | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter AT | Manual, AMT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, AMT, CVT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.38-19.89 kmpl (petrol/turbo), 22.1 km/kg (CNG) | 20.01–22.89 kmpl (petrol), 28.51 km/kg (CNG) | 17.4-19.7 kmpl (claimed, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | Not tested | 4 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 328 L | 308 L | 336 L |
Maruti Suzuki Brezza in short
Facelifted in July 2026 with a Rs 7.40 lakh entry price — notably for the new turbo, which Maruti has made the range's entry engine — the Brezza remains Maruti's sub-4-metre SUV workhorse and a perennial top-three seller. The big news is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol option (from the Fronx) alongside the familiar 1.5L K15C and a new underbody dual-cylinder CNG kit that frees up boot space, plus front parking sensors, TPMS and Level 1 ADAS features like blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. It fights the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and strong resale keep it the segment's safe default.
Full Brezza prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Fronx in short
The Fronx is a Baleno-based crossover coupe sold through Nexa, notable for reviving Maruti's 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine. It straddles the premium hatchback and compact SUV spaces, rivalling the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and even the Nissan Magnite. Sharp pricing and a wide powertrain spread — NA petrol, turbo and CNG — have made it a strong seller.
Full Fronx prices & variants →Nissan Magnite in short
The Magnite is Nissan India's sole volume model and the price-warrior of the sub-4m SUV segment, with the 2024 facelift adding a plusher cabin, an AMT option and up to six airbags while retaining rock-bottom pricing. The 1.0 turbo-petrol with CVT remains an unusually affordable pairing for the class. It fights the Renault Kiger, Tata Punch, Maruti Fronx and entry variants of the Nexon and Venue.
Full Magnite prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Brezza vs Fronx vs Magnite — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza if you want the most power (100 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Fronx if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.51 kmpl). Pick the Nissan Magnite if you want the lowest starting price (₹6.00 Lakh), the biggest boot (336 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Brezza, Fronx, Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite starts lowest at ₹6.00 Lakh, against ₹6.85 Lakh for the Fronx and ₹7.40 Lakh for the Brezza (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Brezza: 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Fronx: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Magnite: 4 stars.