Maruti Suzuki Celerio vs Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Celerio (₹4.70 Lakh – ₹6.75 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (₹3.50 Lakh – ₹5.27 Lakh) go head-to-head in the hatchback space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is more affordable — it starts ₹1.20 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Celerio.
- The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is more efficient on paper — up to 34.43 kmpl vs 32.73 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has a published NCAP crash-test rating (3 stars).
- The Maruti Suzuki Celerio has the bigger boot: 313 litres vs 240 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Celerio or S-Presso?
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is more affordable — it starts ₹1.20 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Celerio vs S-Presso — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Celerio — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki S-Presso — 3 stars.
Should I buy the Celerio or the S-Presso?
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is more affordable — it starts ₹1.20 Lakh lower than the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is more efficient on paper — up to 34.43 kmpl vs 32.73 kmpl. Only the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has a published NCAP crash-test rating (3 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.