Head to head
Maruti Swift vs Maruti Ignis
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
Maruti Ignis
Micro SUV
₹5.85 – ₹8.12 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Swift | Maruti Ignis |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.49 – ₹9.64 Lakh | ₹5.85 – ₹8.12 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Premium Hatchback | Micro SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 32.9km/kg | 20.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 25.4km/kg | 16.5km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.96 | ₹5.74 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 80 bhp | 1197 cc · 82 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 32 L |
| Kerb weight | 920 kg | 865 kg |
| Boot space | 265 L | 260 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2020 |
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 |
Maruti Ignis
| Sigma / Delta / Zeta MTPetrol · Manual | 20.9 ARAI | 16.2km/l |
| Delta / Zeta / Alpha AMTPetrol · AMT | 20.9 ARAI | 16.5km/l |
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Maruti Swift vs Maruti Ignis — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Swift or the Maruti Ignis?
The Maruti Swift is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 25.4 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 16.5 km/l for the Ignis.
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 Maruti Ignis — 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.