Ritz is the newest addition to Maruti Suzuki Indias hatchback cars. Petrol and diesel versions are available for the car. It houses a 1.2 litre engine and packs more power and more style. It is a high end hatchback, based on the Swift, yet a comparison with the previous release from Maruti, the A-star will be invevitable. An overall comparison is given below.

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Dimensions

A-star

Length : 3500mm

Width : 1600mm

Height : 1490mm

Wheelbase : 2360mm

Ground Clearance : 170mm

Ritz

Length : 3715mm

Width : 1680mm

Height : 1620mm

Wheelbase : 2360mm

Ground Clearance : 170mm

Engine

A-star

Fuel capacity : 35l

Type : KB series

Max Power : 67PS/6200rpm

Max Torque : 90Nm/3500rpm

Capacity : 998cc/cm cube

Transmission : 5 speed manual

Ritz (Petrol)

Fuel capacity : 43l

Max Power : 85PS/6000rpm

Max Torque : 113Nm/4500rpm

Capacity : 1197cc/cm cube

Transmission : 5 speed manual

Other Specs

A-star

Brakes : Front-Ventilated Disc , Rear - Drum

Suspension : Front - Mcpherson strut and coil spring, Rear- Isolated trailing link and coil spring

Ritz

Brakes : Front-Ventilated Disc , Rear - Drum

Suspension : Front - Mcpherson strut and coil spring, Rear- Torsion beam and coil spring

Variants

A-star- Lxi, Vxl, Zxi

Ritz - Lxi, Vxl, Zxi

Color

A-star is available in 9 different colors and the Ritz in 8 colors.

Safety & Features

Astar provides ABS and dual airbags in the high end model Zxi only. Power window is available in the two top models. Power steering is available for all three models. Tachometer available only in Zxi. Front fog lamps are also available only in Zxi.

Similar to Astar, Ritz also has ABS and dual air bags only in the top end model Zxi. Power steering is given for all three models. Tachometer available for top two models.

Price (subject to variations)

Astar

Lxi : 3.4lakhs

Vxi : 3.7 lakhs

Zxi : 4.1 lakhs

Ritz

Lxi : 3.9 lakhs

Vxi : 4.2 lakhs

Zxi : 4.8 lakhs