New Hyundai iGen i20 Vs New Maruti Swift–Which Petrol Car Is More Worthy For Indian Market

 New Hyundai  i20 Vs New Maruti Swift

Our car comparison series has been getting a lot of appreciation and because of this only we are encouraged to work more on the same. In this post we will compare the petrol variants of Hyundai iGen i20 and Maruti Swift 2011.

New Hyundai iGen i20 Exteriors Vs New Maruti Swift Exteriors

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New Hyundai iGen i20 Interior Vs New Maruti Swift Interior

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Engine Specifications:
Make / Specification
Hyundai iGen i20
Maruti Swift
Displacement (cc)
1200
1200
Engine
Kappa Engine
K12 MPFI Engine
Engine Technology
Dual VTVT
VVT
No. of Cylinders
4
4
Max. Power (hp)
83@6000rpm
87@6000rpm
Max. Torque (Nm)
114@4000rpm
113@4500rpm
Transmission
5 speed manual
5 speed manual
Mileage (Kmpl)
18.6
20
Kerb Weight (Kg)
1000
990
Vehicle Dimensions:
Make / Specification
Hyundai iGen i20
Maruti Swift 2011
Overall Length
3995mm
3850mm
Overall Width
1710mm
1695mm
Overall Height
1505mm
1510mm
Overall Wheelbase
2525mm
2430mm

Hyundai iGen i20 Vs Maruti Swift  Handling and Performance:

Although Hyundai iGen i20 improves on the steering feedback and suspension settings, it is still not as sporty and precise as Maruti Swift which is one of the best handling cars in the price segment. Although New Swift may feel less comfortable on bad roads, but because of its stiffer suspensions, it does handle much better than the i20.

Hyundai iGen i20 Vs  Maruti Swift  Price:

Hyundai iGen i20
Maruti Swift 2011
Era – Rs.4.73 Lakhs
LXi – Rs.4.44 Lakhs
Magna – Rs.4.97 Lakhs
Magna (O) – Rs. 5.27 Lakhs
Vxi – Rs.4.90 Lakhs
Sportz – Rs.5.75 Lakhs
Asta – Rs.6.21 Lakhs
Zxi – Rs.5.68 Lakhs
Asta (O) Sun Roof – Rs.6.65 Lakhs
Sportz AT – Rs.7.67 Lakhs
The Hyundai i20 is priced at a premium to the Swift. The base petrol variant of Swift is nearly Rs. 29,000 cheaper than the base petrol variant of i20. The top-end variant of Swift is Rs. 97,000 cheaper than the i20 top-end petrol variant.
Similarly, the base diesel variant of the Swift is Rs. 54,000 cheaper than the i20 base diesel variant. The top-end variant of Swift is Rs. 68,000 cheaper than the i20 top-end diesel variant.