Maruti Suzuki is nearly done with the testing of the next-generation Swift with launch likely place in the coming weeks. However, before that happens we thought of doing a comparison against one of its rivals, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios; to see how much better the upcoming new Swift is terms of next-generation update.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Design
Exterior
- Gets new L-shape LED DRLs within the sharper looking LED headlamps unit.
- New Honeycomb Pattern and updated front and rear bumpers.
- New Alloy Wheel design and the conventional door handles returns.
- The rear sees LED tail-lamps with C-like LED element inside.
Interior
- Typical Maruti Dashboard layout.
- Free-standing 9-inch infotainment system and dual-tone theme.
- New Upholstery for the cabin, and centre console slightly updated.
Exterior
- Gets new X-shape LED DRLs just above the updated bumpers front and rear.
- Gets 15-inch Alloy Wheel with 5-triangular design and chrome on door handles.
- Rear gets connected LED Tail-lamps; with shark fin antenna on top while the body has creases for sporty look.
Interior
- Gets Analog Instrument Cluster and 8-inch Infotainment System.
- Dual-tone theme for the dashboard while having ambient blue light in the footwell.
- White Upholstery for the cabin.
- The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio.
- On top it has single-pane sunroof.
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New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Dimensions
| Dimensions | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3890 MM | 3815 MM |
| Width | 1735 MM | 1680 MM |
| Height | 1480 MM | 1520 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2450 MM | 2450 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 163 MM | 165 MM |
| Turning Radius | 5.1 M | 5.1 M |
| Boot Space | 445 L | 260 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG) | 37 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG) |
- The new Swift has more length than the Grand i10 Nios.
- The new Swift is much wider than the Grand i10 Nios.
- The i10 Nios is taller by 40 MM over the upcoming new Swift.
- The i10 Nios and the upcoming new Swift has the same wheelbase.
- The new Swift has a lower ground clearance compared to the i10 Nios with just 2 MM difference.
- The new Swift and the i10 Nios has the same 5.1 M Turning Radius.
- The new Swift has a bigger boot space of 445 Litres over 260 L i10 Nios’s boot space with 185 Litres difference.
- The new Swift and i10 Nios gets the same 55 Litre CNG Cylinder (Fuel option) and the 37 Litre Petrol tank capacity.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Engine Options
| Petrol | Maruti Suzuki Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Z12 Petrol Mild-Hybrid | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 82 BHP | 81.80 BHP |
| Torque | 107 NM | 114 NM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT / AMT | 5 Speed MT / AMT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 23 – 24.5 KMPL | 16 – 18 KMPL |
- The new Swift has slightly higher power output over the i10 Nios.
- The i10 Nios has higher torque output over the new Swift.
- Although the Swift has the higher mileage over the i10 Nios.
| CNG | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Z12 CNG | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder CNG |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 76 BHP | 68 BHP |
| Torque | 98.5 NM | 95.2 NM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT | 5 Speed MT |
- The new Swift has slightly higher power output over the i10 Nios.
- The new Swift has higher torque output over the i10 Nios.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Features
| Features | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 16-inch alloy wheels | 15-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Analog | Analog |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch | 8-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System | 6 Speaker standard Sound System |
| Cooled Glovebox | – | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | – |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Seat belts | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | – | Single-Pane |
- The new Swift misses out on Sunroof, Cooled Glovebox while the i10 Nios misses out on LED Headlamps and bigger infotainment system.
| Safety Features | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | – | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 1 | – |
| Heads-up Display | Yes | – |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| VSC | – | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Brakes | Yes | Front Disc |
- The new Swift misses out on VSC, TPMS.
- The i10 Nios misses out on Heads-up Display (HUD), 360 Surround View Camera, and Level 1 ADAS.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Price and Warranty
| Models | Price (Ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| New Maruti Swift | Expected Rs. 6.50 Lakh |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Rs. 5.92 – Rs. 8.56 L |
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios starts from Rs. 5.92 Lakh for the entry-level variant ‘Era’, and it goes up to Rs. 8.56 Lakh for the top variant, ‘Asta AMT’ where as the new Maruti Swift is expected to be preimum from Rs. 6.50 lakh.
As for the warranty, the i10 Nios comes with 3 years / Unlimited KMs and can be extended up to 7 Years / 1,00,000 KMs while the Swift has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 KMs that can be extended to 5 years/1,00,000 KMs.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which hatchback depends totally on you; however, if you ask us, we recommend waiting for the launch of the upcoming New Maruti Swift as they’re nearly done with testing and its very efficient, spacious, and offers some big features as well. The i10 Nios is a good choice as its affordable, good amount of tech loaded, comfy for 4 passengers, good space for storage, and good fuel efficiency. So, what are you gonna do?
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