Suzuki
Suzuki WagonR
Rs. 21.5 Lakh
starting price
VS
Toyota
IST
Rs. 20 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Suzuki WagonR | IST |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 21.5 Lakh | Rs. 20 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.0L VVT | |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1496 cc |
| Horsepower | 67 hp | 109 hp |
| Torque | 90 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed / AGS | 4AT |
| Drive Type | FWD | |
| Fuel Avg — City | 15 km/l | — |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 18 km/l | — |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | — |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 2 | 0 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Body Type | hatchback | hatchback |
Ratings Comparison
Suzuki WagonR
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐
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Pros & Cons
Suzuki WagonR
Most spacious interior in its price class — tall-boy design gives excellent headroom
Very fuel-efficient — best km/l per rupee spent on fuel
Easy to park — small footprint with great visibility
ABS on all variants
Top-heavy — poor stability at highway speeds
Very basic interior — no modern features
Road noise is high — thin body panels
IST
All Variants & Prices
Suzuki WagonR
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| VXRBest | Rs. 21.5 Lakh |
| VXL | Rs. 22.5 Lakh |
| AGS | Rs. 24.5 Lakh |
IST
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5 F | Rs. 20 Lakh |
| 1.5 SBest | Rs. 35 Lakh |
Verdict — Suzuki WagonR
Best value family city car under 25 lakh. Choose WagonR over Cultus if you carry 4+ people daily.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Suzuki WagonR starts at Rs. 21.5 Lakh. IST starts at Rs. 20 Lakh. IST is Rs. 1.5 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.