Hyundai I20 vs Maruti Suzuki Swift

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Hyundai i20

Hyundai I20

1.0 Turbo Petrol N-Line N8 DCT

11.64 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Swift

1.2 Petrol ZXI+ AMT

8.74 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

DCT
AMT

Number of Gears

7
5

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

120 hp at 6000 rpm
81.58 hp at 5700 rpm

Max Engine Torque

172 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm
111.7 Nm at 4300 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20 kmpl
25.75 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.62 kmpl
23.32 kmpl

0-100kph

11.31 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.33 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.50 s
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
12.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
19.1 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
15.9 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
185/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
185/65 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
4.8 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3860 mm

Width

1775 mm
1735 mm

Height

1505 mm
1520 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm
2450 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
163 mm

Kerb Weight

–
925 kg

Boot Capacity

–
265 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Traffic Sign Recognition

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed Assist System

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Clutch Lock

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Antenna

Shark Fin

Rub Strips

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

LED fog lamps

Spoiler

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Front USB port

Type C
–

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
6

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Driving Analytics

Geo Fence

Smart Drive Information

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Service Reminder Via App

Alexa Compatibility

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

Auto Crash Alert

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Over the air (OTA) updates

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Questions you may find useful

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I am looking for a car with a budget below Rs 10 lakh. My usage will be mostly on highways, with a 500-600 km trip to my native place and back from Bangalore approximately once every two months. I don’t need the car much for daily city commuting, as my office is nearby. I have shortlisted the Maruti Swift, Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and Hyundai i20. Considering my usage, I would like to know which car would be the best overall, especially in terms of: Highway comfort and stability Low body roll Low driver/passenger fatigue on long journeys Comfortable suspension and seats Highway performance and overtaking ability Safety and build quality Fuel efficiency Ease of driving for a beginner If there are any other cars under Rs 10 lakh that you think would suit my requirements better, please suggest those as well. I would like to keep them in consideration.