Head to head
Maruti Swift vs Hyundai i20
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Swift is the cheapest of these to run at ₹2.96 per kilometre.
Maruti Swift
Premium Hatchback
₹6.49 – ₹9.64 Lakh
Hyundai i20
Premium Hatchback
₹7.04 – ₹11.24 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Swift | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.49 – ₹9.64 Lakh | ₹7.04 – ₹11.24 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Premium Hatchback | Premium Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 32.9km/kg | 20.4km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 25.4km/kg | 15.1km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.96 | ₹6.28 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 80 bhp | 1197 cc · 82 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, CVT |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 920 kg | 1010 kg |
| Boot space | 265 L | 311 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti Swift
| LXi / VXi / ZXi MTPetrol · Manual | 24.8 ARAI | 18.5km/l |
| VXi / ZXi AMTPetrol · AMT | 25.8 ARAI | 19.2km/l |
| VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 32.9 ARAI | 25.4km/kg |
Hyundai i20
| Era / Magna / Sportz MTPetrol · Manual | 20.4 ARAI | 15.1km/l |
| Sportz / Asta IVTPetrol · CVT | 19.6 ARAI | 14.4km/l |
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Maruti Swift vs Hyundai i20 — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Swift or the Hyundai i20?
The Maruti Swift is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 25.4 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 15.1 km/l for the i20.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Swift costs about ₹2.96 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Maruti Swift vs Hyundai i20 — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Swift wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.