Mid-spec 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Top-spec Maruti Suzuki Ignis: Which Maruti Hatchback Should You Pick

The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift re-entered the hatchback segment with refreshed styling, an updated interior, and enhanced safety features. It competes not only with models like the Grand i10 Nios but also offers an alternative to its sibling, the Maruti Ignis. If you're confused between the two, we've got you covered with a comparison between the mid-spec Swift and the top-spec Ignis as both of them are similarly priced.

Price

With a difference of only Rs 4,000 between them, the Maruti hatchbacks are priced almost identically. Both also offer you either a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission.  

Dimensions

The 2024 Swift is overall a larger vehicle than the Ignis. It is not only longer and wider but also has a slightly larger wheelbase and boot space. However, the Ignis is taller than the Swift.

Features

Both, the 2024 Swift and Ignis, are neck-and-neck in terms of features. The Ignis being a top-end variant offers automatic climate control and a 6-speaker sound system over the Swift’s 4-speaker unit. That said, the Swift offers better safety with 6 airbags as standard, which is better than the Ignis’ two airbag setup.

Powertrain

Finally, coming on to powertrain choice, both the Swift and Ignis offer a single 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Swift is equipped with a newer three-cylinder unit while the Ignis is powered by a four-cylinder unit which the new-gen Swift now replaces.

The new-gen Swift is also much more fuel-efficient than the four-cylinder engine. 

Verdict

At the end, considering the pricing of both the hatchbacks, we consider the Swift to be the better choice. You get a new and modern product with a more fuel-efficient petrol engine. Yes, you miss out on some features like the LED headlights, alloy wheels, and niceties like the automatic climate control system, but with the Swift you get better safety equipment.

Overall, the Swift also offers a superior cabin experience compared to the outdated one in the Ignis, and you can opt for higher-spec variants of the Swift to access more features.