2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Ancient Swift: Price, Dimensions, Features and Specifications Comparison

Maruti Suzuki India recently launched the fourth generation Maruti Suzuki Swift in the Indian market. Fresh Brisk in the fourth generation is essentially a heavily updated version of the third generation platform with a modern design, modern engine, improved dynamics and an updated interior layout with modern characteristics AND security. In this article, let’s take a look comparison between the aged and modern Swift.

Let’s compare first variants and pricing, the aged Swift was offered in LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi plus variants, while the modern Swift was offered in LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi, ZXi plus variants, the modern model gets a modern mid-spec VXi (O) trim ). Speaking of prices, price Prices of the modern Swift models range from Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom). In comparison, the aged Swift was priced between Rs 6.24 lakh and Rs 9.15 lakh (ex-showroom). This means the base price has gone up by Rs 25,000 while the top end is Rs 37,000 more high-priced.

Now let’s compare the drivetrain. The biggest change in the modern Swift is its drive system. The modern Swift is powered by an all-new 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder Z-series petrol engine that produces 82PS of power and 112Nm of torque. The aged model was powered by a four-cylinder, naturally aspirated K12 petrol engine with a capacity of 1.2 liters and a power of 90 HP and a torque of 113 Nm.

This means a decrease of 8 HP and 1 Nm. Both models are available with two gearbox versions – 5-speed manual or AMT. The modern Swift has reported fuel efficiency of 24.8 kmpl for the MT variants and 25.75 kmpl for the AMT, an raise of 2.42 thousand. and 3.19 thousand pl more than the previous model. The previous model was available with CNG option, the modern model with CNG option is expected to be launched in the coming months.

Comparing dimensionsThe modern Swift is 3,860 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, 1,520 mm high, 2,450 mm wheelbase and has a boot capacity of 265 liters. The aged one is 3,845 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, 1,530 mm high, 2,450 mm wheelbase and has a trunk capacity of 268 liters. The modern Swift is 15mm longer, 40mm narrower and 30mm taller than the aged model. The wheelbase remains the same and is 2,450 mm.

Moving inside, the modern Swift’s interior draws inspiration from the Baleno and Fronx. It will get a modern dashboard layout with a floating infotainment system with sleek air conditioning vents and HVAC controls below. In terms of features, it will get a stand-alone 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, Arkamys sound system, Connected Car technology, over 40 Connected Car features, wireless charger, semi-digital headset with 4 .2-inch MID display, steering wheel controls, automatic climate control, push-button start, rear parking camera with sensors and much more. In terms of safety, the modern Swift comes with six airbags, ESP, hill climb control and three-point seat belts in all variants.

The aged model featured a smaller 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support and lacked features such as wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charger, premium sound system, connected car technology, six airbags and many other.