
Maruti has finally launched the 4th Generation Swift in India with new Engine and upgrades. So, we thought of putting to test against one of its rival, the Tata Tiago to see how Swift plans to compete against the recently updated Tiago.
New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Design
New Swift Exterior –
- New Front Fascia with sleeker LED Headlamps and within the unit is the L-shape LED DRLs.
- New Front and Rear Bumpers, Square-ish Fog Lamps at front.
- New 16-inch alloy wheels, Turn Indicators on Auto Foldable ORVMs, body-coloured door handles.
- Shark Fin Antenna on top, new LED Tail-lamps at rear
New Swift Interior –
- Free-standing 9-inch Infotainment, new AC vents, and tweaked analog instrument cluster.
- Dual-tone theme for the cabin, new HVAC panel, and Wireless Charging Pad in front of the Gearbox.
- 6 Speakers from Arkamys, Rear AC Vents, and updated centre console.
- Layout Similar to other Maruti models such as Baleno, Brezza, Fronx.
Tiago Exterior –
- Tail-lamps with L-Pattern, small roof spoiler on top, and roof antenna.
- Gets 14-inch Alloy Wheel with 4-spoke design, chrome on door handles, and DRLs in front of Fog Lamps.
- Flat Bonnet with creases, X-chrome inserts on grille, and Halogen Projector headlamps.
Tiago Interior –
- Gets LCD Digital Instrument Cluster and 7-inch Infotainment System.
- Dual-tone theme for the dashboard, 4-spoke steering wheel, and blue surround around the vents.
- Fabric Upholstery for the cabin.
- The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio.
New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Dimensions
Dimensions | New Maruti Swift | Tata Tiago |
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Length | 3860 MM | 3765 MM |
Width | 1735 MM | 1677 MM |
Height | 1520 MM | 1535 MM |
Wheelbase | 2450 MM | 2400 MM |
Ground Clearance | 163 MM | 168 MM – CNG 170 MM – Petrol |
Turning Radius | 4.8 M | 4.75 M |
Boot Space | 265 L | 242 L |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 35 L – Petrol 60 L – CNG |
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- The new Swift is lengthier by 95 MM over the Tiago.
- The new Swift is much wider by 58 MM over the Tiago.
- The Tiago is taller height by 15 MM over the new Swift.
- The new Swift has a longer wheelbase by 50 MM.
- The new Swift has a lower ground clearance compared to the Tiago with just 5 – 7 MM difference.
- The Tiago has a shorter 4.75 M Turning Radius.
- The new Swift has a bigger boot space of 265 Litres with 23 Litres difference over the Tiago.
- The new Swift has bigger 37 Litre Petrol tank capacity, but the Swift misses out on CNG Fuel Option.
New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Engine Specs
Petrol | New Maruti Swift | Tata Tiago |
---|---|---|
Engine | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Revotron |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Power | 80.46 BHP | 84.48 BHP |
Torque | 111.7 NM | 113 NM |
Transmission | 5 Speed MT / AMT | 5 Speed MT / AMT |
Fuel Efficiency | 24.8 – 25.75 KMPL | 19 – 20.09 KMPL |
- The new Swift has lower Power and Torque Output compared to Tiago.
- The new Swift is way more fuel efficient than the Tiago.
CNG | New Maruti Swift | Tata Tiago |
---|---|---|
Engine | – | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder CNG |
Drivetrain | – | FWD |
Power | – | 68 BHP |
Torque | – | 95.2 NM |
Transmission | – | 5 Speed MT |
Fuel Efficiency | – | 26.49 – 28.06 KM/KG |
- The new Swift misses out on CNG Fuel Option for now.
New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Features
Features | New Maruti Swift | Tata Tiago |
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Headlamps | LED | Halogen Projector |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel size & Tyre | 15-inch alloy wheels | 14-inch alloy wheels |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
Instrument cluster | Analog | Digital |
Infotainment System | 9-inch | 7-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System | 8 Speaker Surround Sound System |
Cooled Glovebox | – | Yes |
Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
- The new Swift misses out on 8 Speaker Sound System, Digital Cluster and Cooled Glovebox.
- The Tiago however misses out on bigger infotainment system and alloy wheels.
Safety Features | New Maruti Swift | Tata Tiago |
---|---|---|
Airbags | Six Airbags | Two Airbags |
Camera | Reverse Parking Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
IRVM | Manual Day / Night | Auto-Dimming Day/Night |
TPMS | – | Yes |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
Fog Lamps | LED | LED |
Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
- The new Swift misses out on TPMS, and Auto-Dimming IRVM while Tiago misses out on 6 Airbags.
New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Price and Warranty
Model | Price [ex-showroom] |
---|---|
New Maruti Swift | Rs. 6.49 – Rs. 9.65 L |
Tata Tiago | Rs. 5.65 – Rs. 8.90 L |
- The new Swift is pricier by Rs. 84,000 – Rs. 75,000 over the Tiago.
Model | Standard Warranty | Extended Warranty |
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Maruti Suzuki Swift | 2 Years / 40,000 KM | 5 Years / 1,00,000 KM |
Tata Tiago | 3 Years / 1,00,000 KMs | 5 Years / 1,25,000 KM |
- Tata offers better warranty coverage over the Maruti in India.
New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which affordable hatchback depends totally on you, however, we recommend you to opt for the Tata Tiago as its very affordable over the new Swift, offers more feature and safety, and provides good mileage both in Petrol and CNG. Although you can go for the new Swift as its bigger, spacious, premium, equipped with good features, and way more fuel efficient than Tiago. So, what are you going to do? Buy the new Swift or go for the Tiago?
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