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New Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago: Tough Time for Tata to Compete Against New Swift?
New Swift face-off against the Tiago!

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

DimensionsNew Maruti SwiftTata Tiago
Length3860 MM3765 MM
Width1735 MM1677 MM
Height1520 MM1535 MM
Wheelbase2450 MM2400 MM
Ground Clearance163 MM168 MM – CNG
170 MM – Petrol
Turning Radius4.8 M4.75 M
Boot Space265 L242 L
Fuel Tank Capacity37 L35 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

PetrolNew Maruti SwiftTata Tiago
Engine1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E1.2 L 4 Cylinder Revotron
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Power80.46 BHP84.48 BHP
Torque111.7 NM113 NM
Transmission5 Speed MT / AMT5 Speed MT / AMT
Fuel Efficiency24.8 – 25.75 KMPL19 – 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.
CNGNew Maruti SwiftTata 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

FeaturesNew Maruti SwiftTata Tiago
HeadlampsLEDHalogen Projector
TaillampsLEDLED
Wheel size & Tyre15-inch alloy wheels14-inch alloy wheels
Auto Power WindowYesYes
Seat upholsteryFabricFabric
ACAuto Auto
Rear AC ventYesYes
Instrument clusterAnalogDigital
Infotainment System9-inch7-inch
Android Auto, Apple CarPlayWirelessWireless
Voice ControlYesYes
Sound System6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System8 Speaker Surround Sound System
Cooled Glovebox–Yes
Wireless Charging PadYesYes
Height adjustable driver seatYesYes
  • 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 FeaturesNew Maruti SwiftTata Tiago
AirbagsSix AirbagsTwo Airbags
CameraReverse Parking CameraReverse Parking Camera
Parking SensorsRearRear
ABS with EBDYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
IRVMManual Day / NightAuto-Dimming Day/Night
TPMS–Yes
Auto HeadlampsYesYes
ESCYesYes
Fog LampsLEDLED
Hill Start AssistYesYes
ISOFIXYesYes
All 4 BrakesFront DiscFront 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

ModelPrice [ex-showroom]
New Maruti SwiftRs. 6.49 – Rs. 9.65 L
Tata TiagoRs. 5.65 – Rs. 8.90 L
  • The new Swift is pricier by Rs. 84,000 – Rs. 75,000 over the Tiago.
ModelStandard WarrantyExtended Warranty
Maruti Suzuki Swift 2 Years / 40,000 KM5 Years / 1,00,000 KM
Tata Tiago3 Years / 1,00,000 KMs5 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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Published by
Joseph
3 months ago