Maruti Wagon R: VXi 1.0 Petrol MT vs ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT
The ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹44,000 more than the VXi 1.0 Petrol MT. +22 bhp / +23 Nm 1.2 K12N. The equipment we can price is worth ₹2,800. Engine upgrade — we do not value horsepower in rupees. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionVXi 1.0 Petrol MT → ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹44,000
₹5,54,400 → ₹5,98,400
Features are worth
₹2,800
1 gained
Engine
+22 bhp
+23 Nm · 1.2 K12N
ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹44,000 more than VXi 1.0 Petrol MT. The engine changes: +22 bhp / +23 Nm 1.2 K12N, from 68 bhp / 91 Nm to 90 bhp / 114 Nm. The equipment we can price on top of that is worth ₹2,800. We do not put a rupee value on horsepower, so this is not a verdict that VXi 1.0 Petrol MT is the better buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. Power and torque are the manufacturer's published figures, and we do not convert them into rupees, so the equipment total is not a verdict on this variant.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹2,800 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹2,800 of the ₹2,800 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Steering-Mounted Controls. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
1 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | VXi 1.0 Petrol MT | ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹2,800 |
| Net feature value | 1 gained | ₹2,800 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
VXi to ZXi on all 2 powertrains
Maruti Suzuki sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. The upgrade costs ₹44,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹44,000 | ₹2,800 | 6%Engine upgrade |
| Petrol AGS | ₹44,000 | ₹2,800 | 6%Engine upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹48,039 more on the road than VXi 1.0 Petrol MT, against ₹44,000 ex-showroom. ₹4,039 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
VXi 1.0 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹5,54,400
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹2,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹25,174
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹27,720
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹5,98,400
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹2,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹27,013
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹29,920
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Maruti Wagon R VXi 1.0 Petrol MT and ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT?
- ₹44,000 ex-showroom — VXi 1.0 Petrol MT is ₹5,54,400 and ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹5,98,400.
- Is the Maruti Wagon R ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the VXi 1.0 Petrol MT?
- ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹44,000 more than VXi 1.0 Petrol MT. The engine changes: +22 bhp / +23 Nm 1.2 K12N, from 68 bhp / 91 Nm to 90 bhp / 114 Nm. The equipment we can price on top of that is worth ₹2,800. We do not put a rupee value on horsepower, so this is not a verdict that VXi 1.0 Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the ZXi 1.2 Petrol MT that the VXi 1.0 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- The engine goes from 68 bhp / 91 Nm to 90 bhp / 114 Nm (1.2 K12N). On top of that, 1 feature, led by Steering-Mounted Controls.