Comparing the MG Astor and the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Wagon R is priced at ₹498,900. On the engine front, the MG Astor comes with a 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R's 1197 cc, producing 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) and 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI for the MG Astor versus Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V |
| Displacement | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 Litres | 32 l |
| 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 | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) | 4 |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric starter |
| Torque | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / CVT | MT/AGS |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 443 Litres | 355 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 183 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 825 - 935 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker System | 4-speaker audio system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Yes (with infotainment system) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Available on higher variants |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available on higher variants |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Available on higher variants |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Available on higher variants |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
