New-gen Suzuki Swift vs Old Swift And Rivals: Power & Claimed Mileage Comparison

Published On Dec 07, 2023 04:40 PM By Shreyash for Maruti Swift

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The new-generation Suzuki Swift is more fuel efficient than the soon-to-be-replaced India-spec Maruti Swift

Just a few weeks after its global debut, we now know the power, torque, and claimed fuel efficiency numbers for the fourth-generation Japan-spec Suzuki Swift. It gets a new 3-cylinder engine and comes with both hybrid and regular petrol powertrain options. Since the new-generation Swift is set to arrive in India next year, let’s see how its engine specifications compare against the existing India-spec Maruti Swift as well as its direct rival, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

Specifications	New-gen Suzuki Swift (Japan-spec)	India-spec Maruti Swift	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
	1.2-litre 3 Cyl Petrol	1.2-litre 4 Cyl Petrol	1.2-litre 4 Cyl Petrol
Power	82 PS	90 PS (Petrol) / 77.49 PS (CNG)	83 PS (Petrol) / 69 PS (CNG)
Torque	108 Nm	113 Nm (Petrol) / 98.5 Nm (CNG)	114 Nm (Petrol) / 95.2 Nm (CNG)
Transmission	5-MT / CVT	5-MT / 5-AMT	5-MT / 5-AMT
Fuel Efficiency	24.5 kmpl (mild-hybrid) / 23.4 kmpl (regular petrol) (WLTP claimed)	22.38 kmpl (MT) / 22.56 kmpl (AMT) / 30.90 km/kg (CNG)	N.A.

Disclaimer: These specifications for the new-generation Swift apply to the Japan-spec model, and it may change once the hatchback is launched in India.

The new-generation Suzuki Swift gets a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 8 PS less power and 5 Nm less torque than the petrol version of the India-spec Maruti Swift. Though both versions of the Swift have a 5-speed manual transmission, the Japan-spec Swift comes with a CVT automatic gearbox, while the India-spec version of the hatchback is equipped with a 5-speed AMT transmission.
The Grand i10 Nios on the other hand uses the same capacity 1.2-litre 4 cylinder engine but makes less power than the India-spec Maruti Swift. However, just like the India-spec Swift, the Grand i10 Nios comes with the option of either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT.

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The Maruti Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios also offer the option of a CNG powertrain with their 5-speed manual transmission. The Japan-spec Suzuki Swift, on the other hand, does not come with the option of CNG, though its new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine does have an optional 12V mild-hybrid setup.
Furthermore, the Swift in Japan also gets the choice of a strong-hybrid setup with the CVT for peak fuel efficiency. However, it is extremely unlikely to make its way to India.

Unlike the two hatchbacks currently sold in India, the Japan-spec Suzuki Swift also offers the optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain, though it, again, will not be offered in India.
In terms of the fuel efficiency, the new-gen Swift is more fuel efficient than its soon-to-be-replaced India-spec counterpart. This difference is mainly because the new Swift is using a 3-cylinder engine and also has a mild hybrid setup.

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Price & Rivals

The new-generation Maruti Swift is expected to make its way to India by April 2024, and it could be priced from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It gets evolutionary design changes all around with an updated cabin and new features. The existing India-spec Maruti Swift is currently priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 9.03 lakh, while the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios ranges from Rs 5.84 lakh to Rs 8.51 lakh.

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi