New Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Rivals: Fuel Efficiency Figures Compared

Maruti Suzuki’s most popular moniker, the Swift, returns to India in its fourth generation avatar. With it, the company has also introduced a new Z-Series, 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that claims to be more economical than the outgoing model.

With the new generation Swift, Maruti Suzuki has replaced its 1.2-litre K12B, 4-cylinder petrol engine with the new series of engines however, it loses one cylinder with reduced output. However, staying true to Maruti’s ethos of fuel-efficient cars, the new Swift claims to be 14 per cent more fuel-efficient than before. Let’s see how it stacks up against its key rivals.

Maruti Suzuki's latest Swift boasts a new 3-cylinder engine, which, despite generating slightly lower power and torque compared to its predecessor, the 4-cylinder K-Series unit, achieves Maruti's ambitious fuel efficiency goals.

This is primarily accomplished through enhanced volumetric efficiency, with each cylinder now boasting a 400 cc capacity. Additionally, this engine configuration is optimally tailored for Swift's urban-centric usage, further enhancing its performance in city driving conditions.