Swift CNG gets a single cylinder CNG kit, while the Grand i10 Nios CNG and Tiago CNG offer a dual cylinder setup.
Maruti Suzuki recently introduced the CNG version of the fourth-gen Swift, marking the first time the new Z12E engine is available with a CNG kit. The Swift CNG is available in three variants, namely VXi, VXi (O), and ZXi, and goes up against the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG as well as the Tata Tiago CNG. Here’s a detailed spec comparison of the new Swift CNG with both its rivals.
Maruti Swift CNG vs rivals: dimensions
| Maruti Swift CNG vs rivals: dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | Maruti Swift 2018 | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG | Tata Tiago |
| Length (mm) | 3860 | 3815 | 3765 |
| Width (mm) | 1735 | 1680 | 1677 |
| Height (mm) | 1520 | 1520 | 1535 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2450 | 2450 | 2400 |
| tyre size | 185/65 R15 | 175/60 R15 | 175/65 R14 |
| india | Single-cylinder | Singe cylinder/Dual cylinder | Dual-cylinder |
The Swift is longer than the Grand i10 Nios and Tiago, while is also wider than the two. At 1,520mm, the Maruti hatch has the same height as its Hyundai rival, while the two also have a 2,450mm long wheelbase. However, while the Grand i10 Nios CNG and Tiago CNG offer a dual-cylinder CNG kit, liberating more boot space, the Swift CNG gets a single cylinder setup only.
Maruti Swift CNG vs rivals: powertrain, fuel efficiency
| Maruti Swift CNG vs rivals: engine, specs, mileage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | Maruti Swift 2018 | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG | Tata Tiago |
| Engine | 1.2L, 3-cyl | 1.2L, 4-cyl | 1.2L, 3-cyl |
| Power (hp) | 70 | 69 | 73 |
| Torque (Nm) | 102 | 95 | 95 |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT, AMT |
| Mileage (km/kg) | 32.85 | NA | 26.49 |
The Maruti Swift’s 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine produces 70hp and 102Nm torque in CNG mode. The Tiago CNG’s 73hp output is the highest in this comparison, while the Grand i10 Nios CNG gets an extra cylinder over the two. While all three CNG cars are available with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Tiago CNG also offers an optional 5-speed AMT.
Maruti Swift CNG vs rivals: price
| Maruti Swift CNG vs rivals: price | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | Maruti Swift 2018 | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG | Tata Tiago |
| Price (Rs. lakh) | 8.20-9.20 | 7.75-8.30 | 7.40-8.75 |
Priced from Rs 8.20 lakh to Rs 9.20 lakh, the Swift CNG is priced higher than both the Grand i10 Nios CNG and Tiago CNG. The Tiago CNG is the most affordable offering here, with a starting price of Rs 7.40 lakh.
All prices, ex-showroom India
Also see:
Maruti Swift CNG launched at Rs 8.20 lakh
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