New Maruti Dzire vs Swift: price, features, specs compared

We identify all that's different between the new Dzire and the Swift hatchback.

Published On Nov 13, 2024 02:50:00 PM

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The fourth-gen Maruti Dzire is quite a departure from its predecessors in a lot of ways. Through the generations, this compact sedan has been based on the Swift hatchback, sharing the same chassis and powertrain options, among many other bits. However, with the latest-gen, there are quite a few differences between the two models, which is why this is going to be an in-depth comparison, on paper, between the new Dzire and Swift.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift design

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift dimensions
	New Dzire	Swift
Length (mm)	3995	3860
Width (mm)	1735	1735
Height (mm)	1525	1520
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2450
Ground clearance (mm)	163	163
Wheels & tyres	185/65 R15	185/65 R15
Boot space (litres)	382	265
Kerb weight (kg)	920-1025	920-990

As mentioned above, the new Dzire has a distinct design when compared to the Swift, sharing almost nothing with the hatchback. The compact sedan looks more premium with its Audi-esque styling in the front, a smoother roofline, and the notchy boot.

In terms of size, the new Dzire is 5mm taller and 135mm longer, with the latter explaining the compact sedan's ability to carry an additional 117 litres worth of luggage in the boot. Interestingly, the base versions of both models weigh the same 920kg, while the higher versions of the Dzire, especially the CNG-equipped variants, weigh up to 35kg more.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift front

It should be noted that the Swift comes with three dual-tone exterior colours – Sizzling Red with Midnight Black, Luster Blue with Midnight Black and Pearl Arctic White with Midnight Black – and six monotone options. Meanwhile, the Dzire gets a total of seven exterior finishes with no dual-tone options.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift rear

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior

On the inside, the new Dzire and Swift are far more closely linked. In fact, they have nearly identical dash layouts, from the size and shape of the side AC vents to the centrally mounted floating touchscreen. However, the compact sedan’s cabin gets a brighter beige and grey finish compared to the hatchback’s all-black one. In addition, the chrome strip that runs the length of the Dzire’s dashboard gets a kink near the central AC vents, which also has a marginally different trapezoidal design.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior

Coming to the features on offer in their respective range-topping forms, the Dzire comes with a longer list. Kit available on the Dzire that's not available on the Swift is a powered sunroof and a 360-degree camera. The rest of the features are identical, from the rear AC vents and climate control system to the 9-inch touchscreen, analogue dials and coloured MID.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift engine

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrains
	New Dzire	Swift	New Dzire CNG	Swift CNG
Engine type	3-cyl, NA, petrol	3-cyl, NA, petrol	3-cyl, NA, CNG	3-cyl, NA, CNG
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197	1197	1197
Power (hp)	82	82	69.75	69.75
Torque (Nm)	112	112	101.8	101.8
Gearbox	5MT/5AMT	5MT/5AMT	5MT	5MT
Fuel efficiency^	24.79/25.71kpl	24.8/25.75kpl	33.73km/kg	32.85km/kg

True to form, the new Dzire and Swift share the same Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine. The 1.2-litre unit produces the same 82hp and 112Nm of torque on petrol, 69.75hp and 101.8Nm of CNG, and comes with 5-speed manual and AMT options. Interestingly, while the heavier Dzire in petrol form is marginally less frugal than the Swift, the Dzire CNG goes 0.88km further on a kilo of gas than its hatchback counterpart.

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrain

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price

New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price (in Rs, lakh)
	New Dzire*	Swift
Petrol-MT	6.79-9.69	6.49-9.00
Petrol-AMT	8.24-10.14	7.75-9.45
CNG-MT	8.74-9.84	8.20-9.20

For now, prices of the Dzire start Rs 30,000 higher than the Swift, which isn’t too much of a difference. Dzire AMT variants cost about Rs 50,000 more than the equivalent Swift variant, with the range-topping compact sedan being priced Rs 69,000 higher. Meanwhile, prices for the Dzire CNG are about Rs 54,000-64,000 higher than the Swift CNG’s.

Do note that prices for the Dzire are introductory, and will increase from January 2025. On paper then, the new Dzire seems to be quite a proposition when compared to the Swift. For not too much more money, the Dzire offers a more mature aesthetic and a longer list of features, along with being the more frugal model in CNG form.

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