Maruti Suzuki Swift Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Swift debuted almost ten years ago in 2005, and became an overnight success. Its iconic sporty appeal and high-end amenities attracted the Indian customer base. Years and several additions later, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched on May 9, 2024. Let's take a deeper look at what makes this hatchback such a crowd favourite. 

• Signature Swift Design: The new Swift features the signature design language that made it so popular. The new Swift looks bolder and more appealing. 

• Front Fascia: It has a glossy black grille with a honeycomb pattern and L-shaped Smokey Projector Headlamps with Boomerang DRLs.

• Dimensions: It measures 3860 mm in length, 1735 mm in width, and 1520 mm in height (unladen). Its wheelbase is 2450 mm. 

• Precision Cut Alloy Wheels: The top variant has R15 precision cut dual-tone alloy wheels, while the lower variants have painted alloy or steel wheels. 

• Tail Lamps: The C-shaped tail lamps at the back are stylish. 

• Interior Layout: The new Swift features a sporty all-black interior theme with a sleek centre console and a driver-centric cockpit. The top-spec model comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel with stitching. The gear knob comes in a piano black finish. 

• Infotainment System: The new Swift comes with a SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system with a 9-inch screen for the top-spec and a 7-inch screen for the lower variants. It supports wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. 

• Audio: The top-spec model gets a premium Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS.

• Comfort & Convenience: In-cabin comfort and convenience features include a wireless charger, rear AC vent, keyless entry system, electric back door opener, adjustable front seat headrests, adjustable rear seat headrests, front USB ports (type A), rear USB ports (type A & C), and steering-mounted audio and calling controls. 

• Engine: It has a 1.2 l Z12E petrol engine with a displacement of 1197 cc. It generates a power of 80.46bhp@5700rpm and torque of 111.7Nm@4300rpm. 

• Gearbox: The new Swift comes with a choice of 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic (AMT) transmission.

• Boot Space: It has a boot space of 265 litres. 

• Ground Clearance: It has a ground clearance of 163 mm. 

• Safety Features: The new Swift comes with 6 airbags, which are standard across all variants. Other features include an Electronic Stability Program, Hill Hold Assist, Reverse Parking Sensors, ISOFIX with Child Seat Anchorages, ABS with EBD, Speed Sensitive Automatic Door Lock and more. 

Specs & Features: Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Rivals

The hatchback market in India is highly competitive. Leading carmakers are always on a drive to design a more advanced hatchback to top the charts. The Swift has retained its popularity despite the cutthroat competition based on its unique looks, features and, most importantly, its performance. 

The new Swift is equally powerful and faces some noteworthy rivals in the market, viz., the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, the Renault Triber and the Tata Tiago. In the following sections, we will compare the new Swift with its key competitors regarding their specs and features. 

Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

• Dimensions: The Maruti Suzuki Swift is slightly longer, measuring 3860 mm, while the Grand i10 Nios measures 3815 mm. It also has a wider width, measuring 1735 mm, while the Grand i10 Nios has a width of 1680 mm. 

• Interior: The Grand i10 Nios's dual-tone grey interior creates a design break from the exteriors and soothes the eye. In contrast, Swift's all-black interiors make it appear bold and intriguing. 

• Engine: Both the Swift and Grand i10 Nios have 1.2-litre petrol engines under the hood. The Grand i10 Nios also offers a CNG variant. 

• Transmission: The Swift has either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox. The Grand i10 Nios offers the same transmission options.

• Occupant Comfort: Both hatchbacks are well-equipped with comfort and convenience features like height-adjustable driver seats, adjustable headrests, steering-mounted audio controls, cruise control, rear AC vents and a wireless charger. 

• Infotainment System: The Swift features a 9-inch screen for the top-spec and a 7-inch screen for the lower variants. The Grand i10 Nios has an 8-inch touchscreen display. Both systems are compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

• Safety: Both hatchbacks have six airbags. Other standard features include ISOFIX child seat mounts, ABS with EBD, Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock, Engine Immobiliser, and Electronic Stability Program. 

• Boot Space: The Grand i10 Nios has slightly less boot space, 260 litres, than the Swift's 265 litres. 

Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault Triber

• Dimensions: The Renault Triber is longer, measuring 3990 mm. The Swift's length is 3860 mm. It is also slightly wider by 4 mm. Its width is 1739 mm, while the Swift's is 1735 mm. The Triber stands much taller, at 1643 mm, while the Swift's is 1520 mm. 

• Car Type and Seating: The Triber is a seven-seater MUV. The Swift is a five-seater hatchback. 

• Interior: The Triber features a dual-tone interior with silver accents. The Swift has a sporty all-black theme. 

• Engine: The Triber has a smaller 1-litre (999cc) petrol engine compared to the Swift's 1.2-litre (1197cc) engine. It is a naturally aspirated petrol engine. The Triber's power offering is lower at 71.01bhp@6250rpm, whereas the Swift's is 80.46bhp@5700rpm. 

• Transmission: Both the Swift and the Triber have 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT gearbox options. 

• Occupant Comfort: Both cars have adjustable headrests and a height-adjustable driver seat. The Swift gets rear AC vents, and the Triber has AC vents for the second and third rows. It also has a cooled glovebox and a 12V socket in the third row. 

• Infotainment System: The Triber has an 8-inch touchscreen mediaNAV evolution with smartphone replication. The Swift has a 9-inch screen for the top-spec and a 7-inch screen for the lower specs as its SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system. Both cars have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

• Safety: The Swift offers six airbags, which are standard for all variants. The Triber has dual airbags for the lower specs and four airbags for the top specs. Standard features like ABS with EBD, Speed-Sensing Door Locks, and a Rear Parking Sensor are common. 

• Boot Space: The Triber's boot space is 84 litres, which can be expanded to 625 litres by folding down the third-row seats. With all seats up, its cargo space is less than the Swift's 265 litres. 

Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Tiago

• Dimensions: The Swift is longer, measuring 3860 mm, while the Tiago measures 3765 mm. It is also wider, measuring 1735 mm compared to the Tiago's 1677 mm. The 1535 mm tall Tiago is 15 mm taller than the 1520 mm tall Swift. 

• Exteriors: The Tata Tiago's front grille with the chrome Tri-Arrow Motif looks stylish and modern, while the Swift's Glossy Black Honeycomb grille appears minimal. 

• Interior: The Swift's all-black cabin space looks contemporary. The Tiago's dual-tone interior looks classier.  

• Engine: Both the Swift and the Tiago come with 1.2-litre petrol engines. The Tiago also offers a CNG variant. 

• Transmission: Both hatchbacks have the same gearbox choices: 5-speed MT or 5-speed AMT. The Tiago is the first Indian car with an automatic gearbox available for its CNG engine. 

• Occupant Comfort: Both hatchbacks have similar occupant and driver comfort features. This includes a height-adjustable driver's seat and adjustable headrests. The Tiago has a Push-Button Start with Keyless Entry and a cooled glove box. The Swift offers rear AC vents and a wireless charger. 

• Infotainment System: The Tiago has a 7-inch touchscreen system and unmatched acoustics from 8 Harman speakers. The Swift has a 9-inch screen for the top-spec and a 7-inch screen for the lower specs as its infotainment system. There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity for both. 

• Safety: The Tiago has dual airbags, while the Swift has six. Standard safety features include ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts. The Tiago also has some advanced features, like Corner Stability Control. 

• Boot Space: The Swift has a greater boot space of 265 litres. The Tiago's boot space is 242 litres.