Grand i10 NIOS 2023 Vs Maruti Suzuki Swift: What Makes More Sense?

• Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS launches at Rs. 5.69 lakh
• Rivals the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Tata Tiago
• Facelifted i10 NIOS and Swift compared on different aspects of utility

Hyundai after concealing the Grand i10 NIOS Facelift at the Auto Expo 2023 has finally launched it at a starting price range of 5.69 lakh rupees. With this launch, Hyundai has made some serious impressions in terms of safety standards and the features on offer. In fact, some features will debut in this segment with the Grand i10 NIOS. But the hatchback segment isn't an easy catch for anyone with the Maruti Suzuki Swift sitting as one of the top choices amongst Indian car buyers. So, what exactly is the comparison all about? Who excels in different areas of utility and performance? Read the details below to make your decision a little easier.

Dimensions: Size Matters!

The segment of the hatchbacks is where you can't really expect big numbers if you're habitual of the new SUVs currently flooding the market, This is a segment for more budgeted and those looking for a more compact form-factor for easy city navigation and tight parking spots.

Looking at the specs sheet, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is shorter in length and breadth when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Also,in the height department, it runs shorter but only by 10 mm, which is a very negligible difference.

But, wait! The wheelbase is exactly the same, which simply means that you have almost the same space inside the cars. All in all, The space inside is almost the same but the Swift will look a little chunkier than the Grand i10 NIOS. While the silver lining, if there is any for the i10 NIOS, could be better manoeuvrability in the city traffic.

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Grand i10 NIOS 2023 Vs Swift Engine: What Pulls Them

Now, let's talk about the heart and soul of any vehicle. It's engine options. Both cars have skipped the diesel option altogether, which only makes sense due to the stringent emission norms. The i10 NIOS however is available in a CNG variant as well.

Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is offered in a single petrol engine option. The 1.2-litre kappa petrol engine churns out a power of 83 PS with a torque of 113.8 Nm mated to a 5-speed MT or a 5-speed AMT. However, the AMT is not offered on the base variant. The CNG version is available in Manual transmission only.

Maruti Suzuki Swift is also offered in a single engine option. It is a 1.2-litre Dualjet Petrol engine producing a torque of 113 Nm with a max. power of 90 PS mated to a 5-speed Manual and AMT transmission.

All in all, the Maruti Suzuki Swift comes out as the more powerful rival considering the power figures.

Features: Now That's A Benchmark!

This is where Hyundai created the buzz. It has embarked on a feature frenzy in the hatchback segment. The top-spec Grand i10 NIOS boasts features like Wireless charging, TPMS, and USB Type-C fast charging as well. These are some of the segment's first features that the i10 NIOS facelift offers.

The new year facelift has enabled Hyundai to update the I10 NIOS according to the more tech-savvy customers, offering a host of utility features over the Swift. This makes the i10 a more feature-loaded option and a standout winner over the Maruti Suzuki Swift.

Safety: Offers 4 Airbags On The Base Variant, But Who?

This is again a segment-leading offer by Hyundai. The facelifted i10 NIOS offers 4 airbags with ABS and EBD as standard across all variants, with the top model getting a 6 airbag set-up.

Swift on the other hand offers a front dual-airbags set-up as standard across all variants, even at the top end of the spectrum, which at this point in time, is a little disappointing.

On the safety parameter, conclusively, Swift lags far behind its Hyundai rival.

Price: Almost The Same Ball Park

Grand i10 NIOS 2023 Vs Maruti Suzuki Swift: Verdict

The facelifted i10 NIOS is much more than just a cosmetic overhaul. It has completely revamped itself and now commands a respectable position in the hatchback space. Swift got a mid-life update a year ago with a 1.2 dualjet engine, But nothing else changed much. Swift is bigger in size and more powerful, while the Grand i10 NIOS is more tech-loaded and higher on safety features. Depending on what you hold higher in your priority list, both offer pretty good value considering relevant parameters.

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