As the fuel prices rose, a considerable part of the market shifted to CNG & EV vehicles as an alternative. The CNG market in India is also growing; except for hatchbacks, some compact SUVs might also get CNG powertrains. But hatchbacks such as Hyundai Grand i10 Nios & Maruti Suzuki Swift have always been popular choices in this segment. Let’s see how they sit across each other:
Engine & Fuel Efficiency
Both these hatchbacks are popular choices when it comes to CNG cars. Both the manufacturers offer their cars in two CNG trims. Both cars are powered by a 4-cylinder 1.2-litre engine and have similar petrol power figures.
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We have the power figures listed below:
| Engine/Car | Swift | Grand i10 Nios |
| Petrol mode | 88hp & 113Nm torque | 83hp & 114Nm torque |
| CNG mode | 76hp & 98.5Nm torque | 69hp & 95Nm torque |
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But the Swift offers slightly more in the CNG mode. It offers a mileage of 30.9km/kg & 22kmpl, while Grand i10 Nios offers 18.9km/kg and 21kmpl. They offer a similar power package, but Swift offers better mileage. Both these hatchbacks are available with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Design & Dimensions
Hyundai has made their candidate a well-planted hatchback with sporty elements and good handling. While Swift has come along with a derivative design from its previous generations and now holds a modern design with sleek cuts.
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We have the dimensions(mm) as follows:
| Aspect/Car | Swift | Grand i10 Nios |
| Length | 3845 | 3805 |
| Width | 1735 | 1680 |
| Height | 1530 | 1520 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 | 2450 |
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Design is always a personal choice; they both appeal to different people and are available with dual tone options. Swift is more extensive in terms of dimensions, but they both have the same wheelbase. Also, the boot space is compromised due to the CNG tanks.
Features & Pricing
Maruti Suzuki offers the Swift CNG in VXi & ZXi trims, while Hyundai offers the CNG Grand i10 Nios in Magna & Sportz variants. The former VXi & ZXi trims are available for ₹7.77 lakhs & ₹8.45 lakhs ex-showroom. While the latter Grand i10 Nios is available for ₹7.16 lakhs & ₹7.69 lakhs ex-showroom.
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Let’s take a look at the features:
| Variant/Feature | Swift VXi | Swift ZXi | Grand i10 Nios Magna | Grand i10 Nios Sportz |
| Airconditioning | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Car Tech | – | Smartplay Studio App | – | – |
| Infotainment System | – | 7-inch | – | 8-inch |
| Navigation | Phone-based | Phone-based | Phone-based | Phone-based |
| Voice Command | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Both the hatchbacks offer a decent set of features, but Hyundai offers a better interior as compared to Maruti Suzuki. The pricing is also similar, but the Grand i10 Nios is slightly more affordable. Which one of these would you pick?
