Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and the Tata Harrier side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available at ₹498,900, while the Tata Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric starter | Electric |
| Torque | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | MT/AGS | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 l | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 825 - 935 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt adjustable | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes (with infotainment system) | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | — | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | — | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Available on higher variants | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | Halogen | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on higher variants | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher variants | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Available on higher variants | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |










