Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is one of India's most popular midsize sedans, known for its combination of space, fuel efficiency, features and value. Launched in 2014, the Ciaz replaced the SX4 in Maruti's lineup and has since become a mainstream choice in its segment.  With a focus on practicality and affordability, the Ciaz packs ample cabin room, powerful engine options, and standard safety and technology features. Here are the features and specifications of Maruti Ciaz:

• Headlamps: The Ciaz comes with modern LED projector headlamps that provide better illumination of the road ahead.

•  Hybrid Technology:  It features Maruti's SHVS mild-hybrid system for enhanced fuel efficiency and performance. The technology uses an integrated starter generator for start-stop function and torque assist.  

• Multi-Info Display: A 4.2-inch colour screen provides driving information like average fuel economy, distance to empty, and outside temperature. It helps monitor the car's functions.

• Transmission: It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox for good fuel efficiency and driver involvement and the option of a 4-speed automatic for convenience.

• Engine: Powered by Maruti's latest 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine tuned for optimum power and efficiency. 

•  Boot Space: With 510 litres of cargo volume, the Ciaz offers ample space for luggage on weekend trips or airport runs. Plus, 60:40 split seats allow more storage flexibility.

•  Dimensions: At nearly 4.5 meters long, 1.73 meters wide, and 1.48 meters tall, the Ciaz offers comfortable seating and good road presence for a midsize sedan. The wheelbase is substantial, allowing generous cabin space.

Specs & Features: Maruti Ciaz vs Rivals

The midsize sedan space has many popular models competing fiercely for sales. These main rivals to the Maruti Ciaz include the top-selling Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus. The gracefully ageing Ciaz holds its own against these heavyweight opponents by offering a balance of comfort, good mileage, reliability, and value.

Maruti Ciaz vs Honda City

• Dimensions and Capacity: The Maruti Ciaz has a length of 4490mm, a width of 1730mm, and a height of 1485mm. The Honda City is slightly bigger with a length of 4549mm, width of 1748mm and height of 1489mm. The Ciaz offers the same boot space as the City's, which stands at 510 litres. However, the City offers more rear legroom.

• Features and Styling: The Ciaz offers features like touchscreen infotainment, auto headlamps, push-button start, rear AC vents, etc. The Honda City also provides similar features, including additions like an electric sunroof, ambient lighting, etc. In terms of styling, the Ciaz has an elegant and proportionate design. The city has a sportier and more aggressive style.

• Engine and Performance: The Maruti Ciaz has a 1.5L petrol engine making 103 bhp. The Honda City is also available only with a petrol engine: a 1.5L i-VTEC engine with 118 bhp power. While both cars offer satisfactory performance, the City edges ahead with a more powerful engine.

• Mileage: The Ciaz petrol offers 21.56 kmpl. The City provides 17.8 kmpl for the petrol manual and 18.4 kmpl for the CVT version. The Ciaz leads in fuel efficiency.

Maruti Ciaz vs Hyundai Verna

• Exterior Styling: The Hyundai Verna follows a modern coupe-ish silhouette with dynamic sweeping lines that make it appear sporty and fast even at a standstill. In contrast, the Maruti Ciaz employs simpler straight lines in a relatively modest yet elegant style, focusing more on understated grace rather than aggressive impressions through its fluid design.

• Cabin Space and Comfort: Despite similar on-paper dimensions, Verna's interior space utilisation prioritises sufficient cabin room for 5 occupants and up to 480 litres of luggage over absolute length. Meanwhile, the Ciaz seats 5 in adequate comfort but maximises suitcase-swallowing utility with a cavernous 510-litre boot, which is the best segment.

• Ride and Handling: The Verna is tuned for a slightly firmer ride, favouring handling for driving enthusiasts willing to trade off a bit of bump absorption smoothness, while the Ciaz offers a more pliant ride, making it steady and comfortable over broken patches without unsettling passengers. Early sedan buyers gravitate towards the Ciaz, while young achievers find Verna's dynamics appealing.

• Equipment and Features: Hyundai's segment-first BlueLink connected technology, electric sunroof, ventilated seats, ambient lighting, paddle shifters, and wireless charging make Verna's features list far more premium and lounge-like than Ciaz interiors, which are compensated only by basics like touchscreen, auto headlamps, and climate control.

Maruti Ciaz vs Volkswagen Virtus

• Looks and Design: The Maruti Ciaz has an elegant sedan design with a sloping roofline, stylish LED projector headlamps, and chrome accents on the front grille. The Volkswagen Virtus also looks premium as a mid-size sedan with its sharp styling lines, sleek LED headlights, and front grille with a honeycomb mesh design. The Virtus has a subtle design that looks more dynamic and sporty than the Ciaz.

• Engine and Performance: The Maruti Ciaz has a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which gives 103 bhp power and 138 Nm torque, mainly to a 4-speed auto gearbox. The Virtus is offered with 1-litre and 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engines, making 114 bhp and 148 bhp power, respectively. The power output is higher in the Virtus. The Virtus also gets 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options across variants. Due to its turbocharged engines, the Virtus has better acceleration and driving dynamics. 

• Features and Safety: Both the sedans come loaded with features like a touchscreen system, auto AC, push-button start, rear AC vents, etc. The Virtus edges ahead with premium features like a digital driver display, electric sunroof, wireless charger, ventilated front seats, and up to 6 airbags. The Virtus has more safety equipment than Ciaz.

• Brand Value: Maruti offers more value for money with a lower cost of ownership. Volkswagen is a more premium European brand. In the long run, the Virtus commands better resale value than the Ciaz.