Comparing the MG Astor and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the MG Astor is available at ₹1,101,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the MG Astor comes with a 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI for the MG Astor versus 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. 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 | — | 12 V standard automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 Litres | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT (NA) / CVT (NA AT) / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI | 26 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) | 3 |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric starter system |
| Torque | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / CVT | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 443 Litres | 313 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1260 – 1320 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 183 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 810 – 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Available on select trims |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and rear power windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes on Higher trims |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Supported via SmartPlay system |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen reflector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available on selected items |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Droplet Styled |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Standard ABS |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Standard EBD |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Standard ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Available (especially with AMT) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Available on higher trims |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
