Hyundai i20 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift - Which One Should You Buy

Hyundai i20 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Swift Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Hyundai i20 comes in 16 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹5.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Era, costs ₹5.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Asta Opt iVT Knight, is priced at ₹10.44 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Swift comes in 14 variants. Engine options include Petrol and CNG as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹5.79 Lakh. The cheapest variant, LXi, costs ₹5.79 Lakh, while the top-end variant, ZXi Plus AMT DT, is priced at ₹8.80 Lakh.

Specification	Hyundai i20	Maruti Suzuki Swift
Price	₹5.99 Lakh	₹5.79 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol	1197 cc Z12E Petrol
Mileage	16 kmpl	-
Transmission	5-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹5.99 Lakh

₹5.79 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc 1.2 l Kappa Petrol

1197 cc Z12E Petrol

Mileage

16 kmpl

Transmission

5-Speed

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Hyundai i20

₹ 5.99 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Swift

₹ 5.79 Lakh

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Hyundai i20

₹ 5.99 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Swift

₹ 5.79 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Hyundai i20

Premium Interior & Features – Best in segment for tech & cabin feel.
Refined & Smooth Drive – The petrol engine is silent and effortless to drive.
Six Airbags Standard – Now safer than before.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Fuel efficiency at 24.8 kmpl (petrol) and 32.8 km/kg (CNG) keeps costs low—real-world tests prove it’s a wallet-saver in a fuel-pricey era.
Design pops with bold grille, LED lights, and nine vibrant colors—dual-tone options give it flair over boxy peers like S-Presso.
Affordable entry at ₹6.49 lakh paired with Maruti’s vast service network—reliability and reach trump pricier options like Altroz.

Engine and Performance

The Hyundai i20 Era is powered by a 1.2 l kappa engine producing a maximum power of 82bhp@6000rpm and maximum torque of 114.7Nm@4200rpm. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi is powered by a z12e engine producing a maximum power of 80.46bhp@5700rpm and maximum torque of 111.7Nm@4300rpm.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Max Power	82bhp@6000rpm	80.46bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque	114.7Nm@4200rpm	111.7Nm@4300rpm
Displacement	1197 cc	1197 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Battery Saver		-

Engine and Performance

Max Power

82bhp@6000rpm

80.46bhp@5700rpm

Max Torque

114.7Nm@4200rpm

111.7Nm@4300rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Fuel Specifications

The Hyundai i20 Era runs on Petrol and delivers a mileage of 16 kmpl.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 Litres	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Petrol Mileage (ARAI)	16 kmpl	-

Fuel Specifications

The Hyundai i20 Era runs on Petrol and delivers a mileage of 16 kmpl.

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

16 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

The Hyundai i20 Era has a height of 1505 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1775 mm. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi has a height of 1520 mm, length measures 3860 mm, width is 1735 mm.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Gross Weight	-	1355 kg
Ground Clearance	-	163 mm
Height	1505 mm	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	-	920

Dimensions and Design

The Hyundai i20 Era has a height of 1505 mm, length measures 3995 mm, width is 1775 mm. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi has a height of 1520 mm, length measures 3860 mm, width is 1735 mm.

Body Type

Hatchback

Gross Weight

1355 kg

Ground Clearance

163 mm

Height

1505 mm

1520 mm

Kerb Weight

920

Interior Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi offers a boot space of 265 Litres.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Boot Space	-	265 Litres
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Interior Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi offers a boot space of 265 Litres.

Boot Space

265 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Hyundai i20 Era offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Hyundai i20 Era runs on tyres sized 185/70 R14. Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi runs on tyres sized 165/80 R14.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	185/70 R14	165/80 R14
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Covers
Wheel Size	14 Inch	14 Inch

Wheels & Tires

The Hyundai i20 Era offers wheel and tyre features such as Wheel Covers. Hyundai i20 Era runs on tyres sized 185/70 R14. Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi runs on tyres sized 165/80 R14.

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

185/70 R14

165/80 R14

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

14 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Hyundai i20 Era uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Drum at the rear. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Rear twist beam at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Ventilated Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	-

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Safety Features

The Hyundai i20 Era comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Anti Theft Alarm
Anti Theft Device	-
Central Locking

Safety Features

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Central Locking

Interior Features

The Hyundai i20 Era includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Additional Features	High mount stop lamp, Parametric jewel pattern grille, Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish, Tailgate garnish, Side wing spoiler, Skid plate-Silver finish, Outside door handles-Body coloured, Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured, Body colour bumpers, B pillar black out tape	Driver Side Foot Rest
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector		-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tachometer

Interior Features

The Hyundai i20 Era includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

High mount stop lamp, Parametric jewel pattern grille, Painted black finish-Air curtain garnish, Tailgate garnish, Side wing spoiler, Skid plate-Silver finish, Outside door handles-Body coloured, Outside rear view mirror-Body coloured, Body colour bumpers, B pillar black out tape

Driver Side Foot Rest

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Hyundai i20 Era offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Adjustable Steering, and and many more. For comfort, the Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi offers Adjustable Headrest, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, and and many more.

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps
Adjustable Headrest
Adjustable Steering		Height only
Air Conditioner

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Feature	Hyundai i20 (Era)	Maruti Suzuki Swift (LXi)
Android Auto
Antenna	Pole-Micro	Micropole
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Google Alexa Connectivity	-

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole-Micro

Micropole

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Google Alexa Connectivity

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