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 Swift | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Tata Tiago | Citroën C3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.2L NA MT | 24.8 kmpl | 20.70 kmpl | 19.01 kmpl | 19.3 kmpl |
1.2L NA AMT | 25.7 kmpl | 20.10 kmpl | 19 kmpl | NA |
1.2L Turbo MT | NA | NA | NA | 19.3 kmpl |
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.
