Hyundai i20 vs. Maruti Swift

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Hyundai i20 vs. Maruti Swift Autoportal India
on the Battle of Hatchbacks
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• Conventionally, Indian car buyers have always
  preferred hatchbacks the most. Despite the
  availability of numerous alternatives across
  various segments, the hatchbacks have always
  enjoyed the highest demand in Indian market. This
  preference can be attributed to the fact that the
  hatchbacks are easier to handle, costs less,
  offer high fuel efficiency and are low on
  maintenance. As the most competitive segment in
  the Indian car industry, the hatchback segment is
  full of choices.

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• Two of the most popular hatchbacks here are the
  Hyundai i20 and Maruti Swift. Both these cars are
  best-selling cars and often feature in the list
  of top selling models. Here is a comparative
  analysis of these two on certain common
  parameters.
• Price Hyundai i20 carries a price tag of INR
  481094/- and above. For Swift, the equivalent
  figure is INR 442000/- and above. Considering
  merely the cost, the Swift seems a better option.
  

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• Engine details The Hyundai i20 is powered by an
  1197 cc engine of 84 PS power and 114 Nm torque.
  Conversely, the 1197 cc engine powering the Swift
  produces a slightly higher power of 84.3 PS and
  torque of 115 Nm. Both cars come with five-speed
  manual transmission gearbox. The i20 has a bigger
  turning radius of 5.2 meter as compared to the
  4.8 meters of the Swift. The Swift has a higher
  ground clearance of 170 mm, whereas it is 165 mm
  for i20. However, the i20 has a bigger boot space
  of 495 liters as compared to the 405 liters
  offered by the Swift.

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• Mileage The mileage offered by the i20 is 18.5
  kmpl, whereas Swift returns a better mileage of
  20.4 kmpl. The i20 has a fuel holding capacity of
  45 liters, while the Swift can hold only 42
  liters of fuel.
• Other features Both cars are fitted with
  McPherson Strut suspension in the front. The i20
  has disc brakes on the front, drum brakes at the
  rear, while the Swift comes with ventilated disc
  brakes at the front, and drum brakes at the rear.
  Both cars have 14-inch wheels made of steel. The
  tyres are 175/70 R14 on the i20 and 165/80 R14 on
  the swift.

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• Dimensions The i20 is both longer and wider at
  3995 mm and 1710 mm when compared to the
  corresponding figures of 3850 mm and 1695 mm of
  the Swift. However, the Swift is taller at 1530mm
  than the 1505 mm height of the i20. At the same
  time, the i20 has a better wheelbase of 2525 mm.
  Swift has a wheelbase of 2430 mm.
• In short, both the cars are equally good when it
  comes to performance. However, for a budget
  conscious buyer, the Maruti Swift would be a
  highly desirable option