2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift review, road test

    The Swift has long been India’s most-loved hatchback. Does the bond deepen with the new third-generation model?

    Published on Mar 29, 2018 06:00:00 AM

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    Tech Specs
    PricePetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 7.29 lakhRs 6.96 lakhRs 8.29 lakhRs 7.96 lakh
    EnginePetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolPetrolDieselDiesel
    Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverse
    Type4cyls4cyls4cyls4cyls
    Cubic Capacity (cc)1197cc1197cc1248cc1248cc
    Bore/Stroke (mm)73/71.5mm73/71.5mm69.6/82mm69.6/82mm
    Compression Ratio11:111:117.6:117.6:1
    Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC
    Max Power (hp @ rpm)83hp at 6000rpm83hp at 6000rpm75hp at 4000rpm75hp at 4000rpm
    Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)113Nm at 4200rpm113Nm at 4200rpm190Nm at 2000rpm190Nm at 2000rpm
    Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)94.31hp per tonne94.31hp per tonne76.53hp per tonne76.14hp per tonne
    Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)128.4Nm per tonne128.4Nm per tonne193.8Nm per tonne192.89Nm per tonne
    Specific Output (hp/litre)69.34hp per litre69.34hp per litre57.78hp per litre57.78hp per litre
    TransmissionPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
    Gearbox TypeManualAMTManualAMT
    No of Gears5555
    1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.545/7.3033.545/6.8113.545/8.5783.545/8.127
    2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.905/13.591.905/12.671.905/15.961.905/15.12
    3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.240/20.881.240/19.471.233/24.661.207/23.87
    4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.886/29.220.906/26.65,0.886/34.320.844/34.13
    5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.690/37.520.697/34.640.690/44.070.659/43.72
    Final Drive Ratio4.389:14.706:13.737:13.944:1
    BrakingPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)27.08m, 2.33s27.08m, 2.33s26.67m, 2.40s26.67m, 2.40s
    EfficiencyPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    City (kpl)12.6kpl11.4kpl16.5kpl16.2kpl
    Highway (kpl)19.3kpl18.6kpl22.1kpl21.9kpl
    Tank size (lts)37 litres37 litres37 litres37 litres
    AccelerationPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    0 - 10 kph (sec)0.19s0.55s0.52s0.32s
    0 - 20 kph (sec)0.77s1.15s1.04s0.86s
    0 - 30 kph (sec)1.57s1.88s1.75s1.45s
    0 - 40 kph (sec)2.37s2.66s2.64s2.87s
    0 - 50 kph (sec)3.37s4.51s3.88s3.96s
    0 - 60 kph (sec)4.85s5.71s5.12s5.16s
    0 - 70 kph (sec)6.17s6.97s6.61s7.18s
    0 - 80 kph (sec)7.60s9.23s8.93s8.92s
    0 - 90 kph (sec)9.73s11.15s10.97s10.88s
    0 - 100 kph (sec)11.96s13.20s13.32s13.82s
    0 - 110 kph (sec)14.42s15.39s16.53s16.72s
    0 - 120 kph (sec)17.03s19.35s21.36s20.24s
    0 - 130 kph (sec)20.34s23.68s26.35s24.46s
    0 - 140 kph (sec)25.20s28.20s32.32s31.06s
    1/4 mile (sec)17.53s18.40s18.31s18.37s
    20-80kph (sec)13.48s8.33s12.36s8.24s
    40-100kph (sec)19.91s10.26s15.16s10.84s
    Max speeds in gearPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    1st (kph @rpm)47kph at 6300rpm43kph at 6300rpm45kph at 5200rpm43kph at 5300rpm
    2nd (kph @rpm)85kph at 6300rpm80kph at 6300rpm84kph at 5300rpm79kph at 5200rpm
    3rd (kph @rpm)133kph at 6300rpm123kph at 6300rpm128kph at 5200rpm124kph at 5200rpm
    4th (kph @rpm)175kph at 6000rpm160kph at 6000rpm159kph at 4600rpmkph at 4700rpm
    5th (kph @rpm)178kph at 4500rpm165kph at 4800rpm168kph at 3800rpm170kph at 3900rpm
    Noise LevelPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Idle (dB)42.1dB40.2dB48.4dB46.4dB
    Idle with AC blower at half (dB)54.8dB54.2dB53.9dB54.4dB
    Full Revs, AC off (dB)64.8dB65.5dB77.6dB78.7dB
    50 kph AC off (dB)62.4dB62.3dB65.3dB65.6dB
    80 kph AC off (dB)68.3dB69.2dB69.9dB70.4dB
    BodyPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    ConstructionFour-door hatchback, monocoqueFour-door hatchback, monocoqueFour-door hatchback, monocoqueFour-door hatchback, monocoque
    Weight (kg)880kg880kg980kg985kg
    Front Tyre185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15
    Rear Tyre185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15
    Spare Tyre165/80 R14 (space saver)165/80 R14 (space saver)165/80 R14 (space saver)165/80 R14 (space saver)
    SuspensionPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
    RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
    SteeringPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    TypeRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
    Type of power assistElectricElectricElectricElectric
    Turning Circle Diameter (mts)9.6m9.6m9.6m9.6m
    BrakesPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    FrontDiscDiscDiscDisc
    RearDrumDrumDrumDrum
    InteriorPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Steering adjustTilt onlyTilt onlyTilt onlyTilt only
    HVAC typeClimate controlClimate controlClimate controlClimate control
    Rear AC ventsNoNoNoNo
    Power WindowsYesYesYesYes
    CD playerNoNoNoNo
    TouchscreenYesYesYesYes
    USBYesYesYesYes
    AUXYesYesYesYes
    BluetoothYesYesYesYes
    NavigationYesYesYesYes
    Android AutoYesYesYesYes
    Apple Car PlayYesYesYesYes
    Keyless goYesYesYesYes
    Auto dimming inner rear view mirrorYesYesYesYes
    DimensionsPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Length3840mm3840mm3840mm3840mm
    Width (mm)1735mm1735mm1735mm1735mm
    Height1530mm1530mm1530mm1530mm
    Wheel base2450mm2450mm2450mm2450mm
    Front Track (mm)1520mm1520mm1520mm1520mm
    Rear Track (mm)1520mm1520mm1520mm1520mm
    Rear Interior Width (mm)1280mm1280mm1280mm1280mm
    Ground Clearance (mm)163mm163mm163mm-
    Boot Capacity (Lts)268 litres268 litres268 litres268 litres
    ExteriorPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Headlamp typeLEDNALEDNA
    Automatic headlampsYesNoYesNo
    Safety FeaturesPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
    Airbags2222
    ISOFIX SeatingYesYesYesYes

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