Now that Maruti has launched the 4th Generation Swift for India, it’s time we compare it against one of its rivals, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios to see how efficient and feature-rich the new Swift is compare to its rival.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: 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.
Grand i10 Nios 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.
Grand i10 Nios 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.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Dimensions
| Dimensions | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3860 MM | 3815 MM |
| Width | 1735 MM | 1680 MM |
| Height | 1520 MM | 1520 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2450 MM | 2450 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 163 MM | 165 MM |
| Turning Radius | 4.8 M | 5.1 M |
| Boot Space | 265 L | 260 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG) |
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- The new Swift is lengthier by 45 MM over the i10 Nios.
- The new Swift is much wider by 55 MM over the Grand i10 Nios.
- The i10 Nios and the new Swift have the same height.
- 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 has a shorten 4.8 M Turning Radius.
- The new Swift has a bigger boot space of 265 Litres with 5 Litres difference over the Grand i10 Nios.
- The new Swift and i10 Nios gets the 37 Litre Petrol tank capacity, but the Swift misses out on CNG Fuel Option.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Engine Specs
| Petrol | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Kappa |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 80.46 BHP | 81.80 BHP |
| Torque | 111.7 NM | 114 NM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT / AMT | 5 Speed MT / AMT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 24.8 – 25.75 KMPL | 16 – 18 KMPL |
- The new Swift has lower Power and Torque Output compared to Grand i10 Nios.
- The new Swift is way more fuel efficient than the i10 Nios.
| CNG | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder CNG |
| Drivetrain | – | FWD |
| Power | – | 68 BHP |
| Torque | – | 95.2 NM |
| Transmission | – | 5 Speed MT |
- The new Swift misses out on CNG Fuel Option for now.
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 | 15-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 |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Seat belts | – | Yes |
- The new Swift misses out on Height Adjustable Seat Belts, and Cooled Glovebox.
| Safety Features | New Maruti Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six 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 |
| TPMS | – | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| VSC | – | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
- The new Swift misses out on TPMS and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Price and Warranty
| Model | Price [ex-showroom] |
|---|---|
| New Maruti Swift | Rs. 6.49 – Rs. 9.65 L |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Rs. 5.92 – Rs. 8.56 L |
- The new Swift is pricier by Rs. 57,000 – Rs. 1.09 Lakh over the Grand i10 Nios.
| Model | Standard Warranty | Extended Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | 2 Years / 40,000 KM | 5 Years / 1,00,000 KM |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | 3 Years / Unlimited KMs | 7 Years / 1,00,000 KM |
- Hyundai offers better warranty coverage over the Maruti in India.
New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which affordable hatchback depends totally on you, however, we recommend you to opt for the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios 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 i10 Nios. So, what are you going to do?
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