Mid-spec 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Top-spec Maruti Suzuki Ignis: Which Maruti Hatchback Should You Pick
- by Sumit Khanchandani
- May 17, 2024Â
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For the price of a mid-spec Swift, you can consider a top-spec Ignis. But which one 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
 |
Maruti Suzuki Swift Vxi (O) |
Maruti Suzuki Ignis Alpha |
Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 7.57 lakh (MT) Rs 8.07 lakh (AMT) |
Rs 7.61 lakh (MT) Rs 8.11 lakh (AMT) |
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. Â
Dimensions
Dimensions |
Maruti Suzuki Swift |
Maruti Suzuki Ignis |
Length |
3860 mm |
3700 mm |
Width |
1735 mm |
1690 mm |
Height |
1520 mm |
1595 mm |
Wheelbase |
2450 mm |
2435 mm |
Boot Space |
265 litres |
260 litres |
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
Equipment |
Maruti Suzuki Swift Vxi (O)Â |
Maruti Suzuki Ignis Alpha |
Headlights |
Halogen projector |
LED projector with DRLs |
ORVMs |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Wheels |
15-inch steel wheels |
15-inch alloy wheels |
Infotainment system |
7-inch touchscreen |
7-inch touchscreen |
Apple Carplay/Android Auto |
Wireless |
Yes (Wired) |
All four power windows |
Yes with one touch up/down for driver |
Yes with one touch up/down for driver |
Rear defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear wiper |
No |
Yes |
Climate control |
Manual climate control |
Automatic climate control |
Audio System |
4-speaker sound system |
6-speaker sound system |
Keyless entry |
Yes |
Yes with push button engine start/stop |
Airbags |
6 |
2Â |
ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
Electronic Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Parking sensors |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear Parking Camera |
No |
No |
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
 |
Maruti Suzuki Swift |
Maruti Suzuki Ignis |
---|---|---|
Engine Capacity |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine |
Power |
82 PS |
83 PS |
Torque |
112 Nm |
113 Nm |
Transmission |
5-speed MT/5-speed AMT |
5-speed MT/AMT |
Claimed Fuel Efficiency |
24.80 kmpl (MT)/25.75 kmpl (AMT) |
20.89 kmpl |
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.Â
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.