New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Spec Comparison: Which is Better?

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation Swift in India, with a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The only direct competitor to this prominent hatch is the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, priced at Rs 5.92 lakh (ex-showroom). Despite the lower market share than SUVs, hatchbacks are still one of the most popular forms of vehicle in the market today. In contrast to their rivals, these compact cars are more fuel-efficient and suitable for city driving. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai have been major and long-standing competitors in this sector, with the Swift and the Grand i10, respectively. Now that the Swift has undergone a significant revamp, let's see how it fares against its only direct competitor, the Grand i10 Nios, which received a substantial makeover in mid-2023.

New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Design

While the new Swift retains its iconic profile, it incorporates some modern design elements, such as a redesigned grille with honeycomb mesh inserts, LED fog lights, new front and rear bumpers, LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, and C-shaped taillamps.

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The 2024 Swift is available in nine colours, including three dual-tone options (Sizzling Red, Luster Blue, and Pearl Arctic White with Pearl Midnight Black Roof) and seven single-tone options (Metallic Sizzling Red, Metallic Magma Grey, Prime Luster Blue, Prime Novel Orange, Prime Splendid Silver, and Pearl Arctic White). Maruti Suzuki also offers two accessory packages, Racing Roadstar and Thrill Chaser.

The new Grand i10 Nios, on the other hand, gets a revamped grille, projector headlights, incorporated Y-shaped LED DRLs, and a sharkfin antenna. It comes with new LED taillights and diamond-cut 15-inch alloy wheels. 

The midsize Hyundai hatchback is available in Titan Grey, Teal Blue, Fiery Red, Polar White, Typhoon Silver, and Spark Green colours. Furthermore, interested buyers can choose between two dual-tone shades: Spark Green and Polar White, both of which come with a black roof.

New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Dimensions

In terms of size, the all-new Swift is 45mm longer and 55mm broader than the Grand i10 Nios, resulting in a more spacious interior. Both hatchbacks, however, have the same height and wheelbase length.

New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Features

The 2024 Swift has a variety of features, including LED projector headlights, front LED fog lamps, adjustable headrests for all seats, Type A front USB ports, a 9-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker Arkamys sound system, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and hill hold assist. 

The Hyundai hatchback, on the other hand, has halogen projector headlights, front and rear speakers, an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, a Type C fast charger (front), a cooled glove box, and six airbags. 

The two hatchbacks are equally feature-rich, but the new-gen Swift surpasses its rival with a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker Arkamys sound system, and LED-based fog lamps and headlights.

Except for the Grand i10 Nios's cooled glove box, both compact cars have almost identical safety and comfort features.

New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Powertrain

With the fourth-generation Swift, Maruti Suzuki has introduced its new Z-Series petrol drivetrain. It features a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 80bhp and 111.7Nm and is mated to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT. It has a claimed fuel economy of 24.8km/l for the MT version and 25.75km/l for the AMT version.

On the other hand, the Grand i10 Nios hatchback is propelled by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine, which produces 82bhp and 113.8Nm and is mated to a five-speed manual or an automatic transmission.

When using the dual-fuel engine (petrol and CNG), the Hyundai hatch's maximum output is reduced to 68bhp and 95.2Nm with a single five-speed manual gearbox. The petrol-AMT versions claim a fuel efficiency of 20.1km/l, whereas the petrol-MT models have a fuel economy of 20.7km/l.

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New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Price

The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is priced between Rs 6.49 lakh and Rs 9.65 lakh. In contrast, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is more affordable, ranging between Rs 5.92 lakh to Rs 8.56 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.