Maruti Suzuki Swift Vs. Hyundai i20 - Which Hatch is better ??

Thinking Of Buying a Diesel HatchBack car & Confused Between the two Biggest Competetors i.e Maruti Suzuki Swift & Hyundai i20. So here is a basic Comparison to make it a bit Simpler for you to understand which one should you go for ?? 

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Exteriors-

Both the cars look great in their own prospects as Swift is a sporty & aggressive looking vehicle but on the other side i20 is soft, spacious & classy . In terms of Design both the cars are head-to-head, now you have to decide that which one suits your personality more ?

Over All Dimensions-

Maruti Suzuki Swift 
Length- 3850 mm
Width- 1695 mm
Height- 1510 mm
Wheel Base- 2430 mm
Boot Space- 232 Ltrs.

Hyundai i20
Length- 3995 mm
Width- 1710 mm

Height- 1510 mm

Wheel Base- 2525 mm

Boot Space- 295 Ltrs.

Vs.

Interiors-

No doubt new Swift's interiors are much better than the previous version but still in terms of Interior cabin space & build quality, i20 wins the race by quite a margin. Swift interiors are not at all bad but in comparison with i20, difference can be felt. So, Thumbs up for i20 in the interiors arena.

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Engine Specifications & Fuel Efficiency -

SWIFT 

# 1.3 Fiat MultiJet Diesel Engine 

# Max. Power of 73.5 BHP@4000 rpm 

# Max. Torque of 190 Nm.@2000 rpm

# 5-Speed Manual Transmission 

# ARAI Certified Mileage - 22.9 Kmpl

i20 

# 1.4 Litre U2 CRDI Diesel Engine 

# Max. Power of 88.8 BHP@4000 rpm 

# Max. Torque of 220 Nm.@1500 to 2750 rpm

# 6 Speed manual transmission.

# ARAI Certified Mileage- 21.9 Kmpl

In terms of fuel efficiency Swift keeps it's head up but overall engine power & performance of i20 is better.  

Overall Performance & Ride Quality -

SWIFT

# Suspension is stiff & a bit hard. 

# Gives you full confidence during sharp Cornering-cuts.

# Handling is very much precised

A complete perfrmance oriented car but lacks behind in Comfort Department. 

i20

# Suspension is Soft & Extremely Comfortable 

# Doesn't gives u Confidence during Sharp Cuts

# Handling is not edgy because of heavy body bulk

A perfect blend of Space & Comfort but lack that sportiness factor. 

Pricing(ex. Showroom) -

SWIFT-

Swift LDi - INR 5.54 Lakhs

Swift VDi - INR 5.98 Lakhs

Swift ZDi - INR 6.77 Lakhs

i20-

i20 Era - INR 5.96 Lakhs

i20 Magna - INR 6.20 Lakhs

i20 Magna(O) - INR 6.50 Lakhs

i20 Sportz - INR 6.98 Lakhs

i20 Asta - INR 7.44 Lakhs.

$$Ay Jay$$ Verdict -

With a better engine performance and almost same ARAI mileage as the SWIFT, new Hyundai i20 iGen 2012 Diesel makes a very good overall package with a bunch of features, comfort, premium interiors and spacious cabin.

However  if sporty driving is high on your priority list and you can compromise with comfort, space and features, Swift Diesel is a better car for you.

Article by- $$Ay Jay$$

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