New Maruti Swift Vs Tata Tiago - Price, Specs & Features

Maruti Suzuki has launched the much-awaited new generation Swift hatchback in the country. Equipped with modern features and a more fuel efficient engine, the new Swift will become more desirable among budget conscious buyers in the country. The hatchback directly rivals the likes of the Tata Tiago and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. In this article we compare the new Swift with the Tiago on the basis of pricing, features and specifications.

Our comparison will be based on the following parameters - Affordability (Pricing), Fuel Efficiency, Safety Features and Design/Interior. 

New Maruti Swift Vs Tata Tiago Price Comparison

Model Name	Price
New Swift	Rs 6.49 lakh - Rs 9.65 lakh
Tiago	Rs 5.65 lakh - Rs 8.90 lakh

- The new Swift hatchback is available in 4 trim levels - LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ - and in total of 11 variants. It is only offered in petrol guise with manual and AMT gearbox options. 

- The petrol manual range starts at Rs 6.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.15 lakh for the top-end variant. The AMT gearbox is offered with VXi trim onwards. The AMT range is available in the price bracket of Rs 7.80 lakh to Rs 9.65 lakh (ex-showroom). 

- The Tiago hatchback is available in 4 trim levels - XE, XM, XT and XZ Plus. The hatchback is offered with manual and AMT gearbox options. In fact, all the trim levels are also available with CNG fuel option. 

- The base Tiago XE is priced at Rs 5.65 lakh, while the top-spec Tiago XZA Plus DT AMT CNG variant is tagged at Rs 8.90 lakh. 

- Maruti Suzuki is known for offering cars with low maintenance cost and longer life compared to most of its rivals. In fact, the resale value of several Maruti cars including Swift hatchback is significantly higher than other brand cars in our market. 

Swift Vs Tiago Engine Specifications

Specs	New Swift	Tiago
Engine	1.2L Z-Series Petrol	1.2L NA petrol & CNG
Power	81bhp	84.58bhp & 72.41bhp
Torque	111.7Nm	113Nm & 95Nm
Gearbox	5MT & AMT	5MT, AMT

- The new Swift is powered by an all-new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder, Z-Series naturally-aspirated petrol engine, which is already offered in the global-spec new Swift. This engine churns out 81bhp of power and 111.7Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and an AMT unit.

- The Tiago hatchback is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces 84.48bhp at 6,000rpm and a peak torque of 113Nm at 3,300rpm. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It also gets an AMT gearbox option. 

- It also comes with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The hatchback features dual-cylinder set-up for the CNG kit, which allows Tata to create smart space in the boot. In the CNG mode, the power and torque drops to 72.41bhp at 6,000rpm and 95Nm at 3500rpm, respectively. 

- The Tiago is the only car in the segment to come with manual and AMT gearbox options. 

Swift Vs Tiago Mileage

Model Name	Petrol Mileage	CNG Mileage
New Swift	24.8kmpl MT & 25.72kmpl AMT	NA
Tiago	20.09kmpl MT & 19kmpl AMT	26.49km/kg MT & 28.05km/kg AMT

- Compared to the previous model, the 4th gen Swift offers 10% higher fuel efficiency with manual gearbox & 14% higher with AMT gearbox

- the Tiago petrol manual version is claimed to offer a fuel efficiency of 20.09kmpl, while the AMT version returns 19kmpl. 

- On the other hand, the Tiago CNG returns an ARAI certified fuel economy of 26.49km/kg. The fuel efficiency increases to 28.06Km/Kg with AMT gearbox. 

Dimensions

Dimensions	New Swift	Tiago
Length	3860mm	3765mm
Width	1735mm	1677mm
Height	1520mm	1535mm
Wheelbase	2450mm	2400mm
Ground Clearance	163mm	170mm
Turning Radius	4.8 meters	4.9 meter
Wheel Size	15-inch	15-inch
Boot Space	265-litres	242-litres

Key Features

Tata Tiago	New Maruti Swift
Automatic Headlamps	9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
Rain Sensing Wipers	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Cruise Control	Wireless Phone Charging
LED DRLs	Semi-digital instrument console
Automatic AC	LED Projector Headlamps
Powered ORVMs	LED Fog Lamps
LED turn indicators	LED tail-lamps
Semi-digital instrument console	Arkamys Surround Sense
Fully-digital headrests	Automatic Climate Control
Cooled glove box	Rear AC Vents
Push button start with keyless entry	Rear washer & wiper
7-inch touchscreen infotainment	Request sensor for driver door handle
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Cruise Control
15-inch alloys

The new-gen Suzuki Swift shares the cabin with the Baleno & Fronx. It is equipped with features like 9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, LED lighting system, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, cruise control and others. 

In terms of features, the Tata Motors Tiago comes equipped with automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, cruise control, LED daytime running lamps, automatic AC, powered ORVMs, LED turn indicators, semi-digital instrument console, fully adjustable headrests, cooled glove box and push button start with keyless entry. 

It is fitted with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. The hatchback rides on 15-inch alloy wheels. Lower variants get steel wheels. 

Safety Features

Tata Tiago	New Maruti Swift
ABS with EBD, Corner Stability Control	6 Airbags
Front Fog Lamps	ABS with EBD
Rear Defogger	Rear view camera
Dual Front Airbags	Rear parking sensors
3-point ELR seat belt	3-point seat belt
Follow-Me-Home Lamps	Hill Hold Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	ESP
Rear view camera

For safety and security, the Tiago gets ABS + EBD with corner stability control, front fog lamps, rear defogger, dual front airbags, 3-point ELR seat belt, follow-me-home lamps and tyre pressure monitoring system or TPMS. 

The new Swift comes fitted with 6 airbags and 3-point seat belt for all seats as standard. Other features includes ABS with EBD, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), rear view camera, rear parking sensors and hill hold assist. 

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