2026 car comparison

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Swift 2026 comparison

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios starts at ₹5.6 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Swift starts at ₹5.84 lakh. Here is how they compare on price, mileage, power, safety and features, variant by variant.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Swift comparison

Grand i10 Nios vs Swift: head to head

  • Grand i10 Nios
  • Swift

Starting priceex-showroom, lower is better

Grand i10 Nios ₹5.6 lakh✓ better
Swift ₹5.84 lakh

Maximum powermost powerful variant

Grand i10 Nios 82 bhp✓ better
Swift 81.8 bhp

Claimed mileagebest ARAI figure, petrol or diesel

Grand i10 Nios 18 km/l
Swift 26.25 km/l✓ better

CNG mileagebest ARAI figure

Grand i10 Nios 27 km/kg
Swift 35.34 km/kg✓ better

Airbagstop variant

Grand i10 Nios 6
Swift 6

Crash testadult occupant rating

Grand i10 Nios 2 / 5 stars
Swift –

Variantsmore choice

Grand i10 Nios 15
Swift 17✓ better

Figures are the best across each car's variants, from the manufacturers' claims. Prices are ex-showroom and indicative.

Grand i10 Nios vs Swift: key differences

  • The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹5.6 lakh ex-showroom, ₹24,300 less than the Maruti Suzuki Swift (₹5.84 lakh).

  • Top variants: the Maruti Suzuki Swift goes up to ₹8.89 lakh and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios to ₹8.04 lakh.

  • The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is more powerful, with up to 82 bhp against 81.8 bhp for the Maruti Suzuki Swift.

  • The Maruti Suzuki Swift has the better claimed (ARAI) mileage: up to 26.25 km/l against 18 km/l.

  • The most affordable automatic: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Corporate 1.2 Petrol AMT at ₹7.17 lakh, Maruti Suzuki Swift VXi Petrol AMT at ₹7.13 lakh.

  • Both come with 6 airbags as standard.

  • The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has a 2-star adult safety rating (Global NCAP 2020); we have no crash test result for the Maruti Suzuki Swift yet.

The basics

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Maruti Suzuki Swift
Ex-showroom price ₹5.6 lakh – ₹8.04 lakh ₹5.84 lakh – ₹8.89 lakh
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
Fuel Petrol, CNG Petrol, CNG
Transmission Manual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Engine 1197 cc 1197 cc
Power 68 – 82 bhp 69 – 81.8 bhp
Seats 5 5
Cheapest automatic Corporate 1.2 Petrol AMT, ₹7.17 lakh VXi Petrol AMT, ₹7.13 lakh

Specifications and features, variant by variant

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era 1.2 Petrol MT Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi Petrol MT
Ex-showroom price ₹5,59,700 ₹5,84,000
Engine and performance
Engine type 1.2L Kappa Petrol 1.2L Z12E Z-Series Petrol
Displacement 1197 cc 1197 cc
Power 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm 81.8 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Torque 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm 112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Cylinders 4 3
Valves per cylinder 4 4
Turbocharger No No
Fuel supply MPFI MPFI
Drive type FWD FWD
Emission type BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) 18 km/l 25.35 km/l
Fuel capacity 37 L 37 L
Top speed 160 km/h Not available
Dimensions, suspension and wheels
Length 3815 mm 3860 mm
Width 1680 mm 1735 mm
Height 1520 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2450 mm
Boot space 260 L 265 L
Doors 5 5
Seating rows 2 2
Front suspension MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Rear suspension Twist beam Twist beam
Steering type Electric Electric
Steering adjustment Tilt Tilt
Front brake Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear brake Drum Drum
Wheel type Steel Steel
Wheel size 14 inch 14 inch
Tyre size 165/70 R14 Not available
Spare wheel Full-size Not available
Ground clearance Not available 163 mm
Kerb weight Not available 925 kg
Turning radius Not available 4.8 m
Safety
Airbags 6 6
ABS Yes Yes
EBD Yes Yes
Hill hold assist Yes Yes
Tyre pressure monitor (TPMS) Yes Not available
Rear parking sensors Yes Yes
Parking camera No No
ISOFIX child seat mounts Yes Yes
ADAS No No
ESC Not available Yes
3-point seatbelts for all seats Not available Yes
Rear defogger Not available Yes
Comfort and features
Air conditioner Manual Manual
Rear AC vents No No
Power windows Front only All four
Keyless entry Yes No
Push button start No No
Sunroof No No
Ventilated seats No No
Powered driver seat No No
Seat upholstery Fabric Fabric
Touchscreen size No No
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay No No
Speakers 4 Not available
Digital instrument cluster Semi-digital Not available
Headlamps Halogen Halogen Projector
LED DRLs No No
Fog lamps No No
Tail lamps LED LED
Dual tone roof No No
Cruise control Not available No
Wireless charger Not available No
Electrically folding mirrors Not available No
Rear wiper washer Not available No
Connected car technology Not available No
Head up display Not available No
Connected tail lamp Not available No
Roof rails Not available No

Prices are ex-showroom and indicative; confirm the final price with your dealer. The base (lowest-priced) variant of each car is compared unless you choose others above. Mileage and range are the manufacturers' claimed figures.

Grand i10 Nios vs Swift: frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or Maruti Suzuki Swift?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is cheaper. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios costs ₹5.6 lakh – ₹8.04 lakh and the Maruti Suzuki Swift ₹5.84 lakh – ₹8.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

Which gives better mileage, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or Maruti Suzuki Swift?

The Maruti Suzuki Swift: up to 26.25 km/l claimed (ARAI), against 18 km/l for the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Real-world mileage is usually lower.

Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or Maruti Suzuki Swift?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios makes up to 82 bhp; the Maruti Suzuki Swift up to 81.8 bhp.

Which is safer, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or Maruti Suzuki Swift?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has a 2-star adult rating from Global NCAP (2020) and 6 airbags. The Maruti Suzuki Swift has 6 airbags.

Do the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Suzuki Swift come with an automatic?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios does, from the Corporate 1.2 Petrol AMT at ₹7.17 lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Swift does, from the VXi Petrol AMT at ₹7.13 lakh.

Which fuel options do the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Suzuki Swift have?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios comes with petrol and CNG engines in 15 variants. The Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with petrol and CNG engines in 17 variants.

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