May 2023 - Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol, CNG Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated: Maruti Suzuki recently updated the prices of the Swift. This update of the Maruti Swift variants explained includes the latest prices and buying recommendations for each variant.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Maruti Suzuki Swift petrol are:

• The Swift is the widest and the longest car in its segment with the biggest boot space
• Best-in-class mileage figures with all 3 powertrain options
• Best-in-class power and torque figures with the CNG powertrain
• Classic hot hatch styling with wide body and low stance
• A fairly long list of features like cruise control, LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, power mirrors, keyless entry, auto AC, split rear seatbacks, rear washer wiper, rear defogger, machined alloy wheels, steering-mounted controls and touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay

The Maruti Suzuki Swift petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• The larger and more feature-rich Baleno is only a little bit more expensive
• CNG is not available in the top-spec ZXI Plus variant
• Missing features like rear AC vents, front and rear armrests, tyre pressure monitoring system
• VXI petrol-manual offers poor value for money considering the additional features and incremental cost over the LXI variant
• 163mm ground clearance is the lowest in the segment
• 14-inch wheels with 165-section tyres are too small for the lower variants; the Ignis offers 15-inch wheels with 175-section tyres as standard

What Is The Price Of Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol And CNG Variants?

The Swift is available in 4 variants with the petrol-manual powertrain with prices ranging from Rs. 5.99 lakh and going up to Rs. 8.34 lakh. The top 3 variants of the Swift petrol are also available with an AMT automatic transmission for an additional Rs. 55,000. The Swift petrol-automatic variants cost between Rs. 7.50 lakh and Rs. 8.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

The middle 2 variants of the Swift also get the CNG bi-fuel option for an additional Rs. 90,000. The VXI and ZXI variants of the Swift CNG-manual cost Rs. 7.85 lakh and Rs. 8.53 lakh, respectively.

Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol LXI - Base Model Features & Review

The base model of the Maruti Suzuki Swift petrol costs Rs. 5.99 lakh and it’s only available with a petrol-manual powertrain. It gets some notable features like:

• Tilt steering
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Fixed front headrests
• Black door handles and outside mirrors
• 14-inch steel wheels

This variant misses out on some key features like:

• Day/night internal mirror
• Music system
• Wheel covers
• Power mirrors
• Power windows
• Remote central locking
• Body-coloured door handles and mirrors

While this variant is missing several key features, the higher VXI variant is quite expensive and offers poor value for money. So, budget buyers should buy the base variant and consider adding some aftermarket accessories.

Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol LXI vs VXI Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

Besides the petrol-manual powertrain, the VXI variant of the Maruti Suzuki Swift is also available with the petrol-AMT automatic and CNG-manual powertrain options. The Swift VXI with the petrol-manual powertrain costs Rs. 6.95 lakh, which is Rs. 95,550 more than the LXI variant. With the petrol-automatic and CNG-manual, the Swift VXI variant costs Rs. 7.50 lakh and Rs. 7.85 lakh. The Swift VXI CNG costs Rs. 90,000 more than the VXI petrol-manual while the VXI automatic costs Rs. 55,000 more.

For the additional price, this variant adds the following features:

• Remote central locking
• Steering-mounted controls
• All power windows
• 4x speakers
• Wheel covers
• Power mirrors
• Day/night inside mirror
• Hill start assist (AMT only)
• ESC (AMT only)
• Body-coloured outside mirror and door handles
• Rear parcel tray

VXI variant of the Swift adds several must-have features but the price gap over the base variant is too high. So, we won’t recommend Swift petrol-manual buyers to buy this variant. You should either consider the lower LXI variant and add accessories or stretch your budget for the ZXI variant for better value and features.

With the automatic transmission, this variant offers much better value because of some exclusive features like ESC and HSA. so budget buyers looking for the Swift petrol-automatic powertrain can consider this variant. However, if you can accommodate the ZXI variant, then that will offer even better value and feature spread.

The Swift CNG buyers considering the VXI variant should also stretch their budget and buy the higher ZXI variant for a much better value and features.

Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol VXI vs ZXI Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXI also gets all 3 powertrain options and it costs Rs. 68,000 more than the lower VXI variant. The Swift ZXI with the petrol-manual, petrol-automatic and CNG-manual powertrains costs Rs. 7.63 lakh, Rs. 8.18 lakh and Rs. 8.53 lakh, respectively.

The ZXI variant adds the following features:

• Alloy wheels
• Fog lamps
• 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Auto AC
• Power folding mirrors
• Split rear seatbacks

The ZXI variant of the Swift offers the best value for money with all 3 powertrains. Therefore, this is our top recommendation for all Swift buyers.

Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol ZXI vs ZXI Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The top-spec Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXI Plus variant doesn’t get the CNG-manual powertrain option. The Swift ZXI Plus petrol-manual costs Rs. 8.34 lakh, which is Rs. 71,000 more than the lower ZXI variant. With the petrol-automatic, it costs Rs. 8.89 lakh.

The ZXI Plus variant adds the following notable features:

• Machined alloy wheels
• Cruise control
• LED projector headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Rear camera

The top variant of the Swift petrol-manual and automatic almost justifies the incremental cost over the lower ZXI variant. However, most of its features are good-to-have. So, you can consider buying this variant if you find these features compelling enough. On the value front, this variant is worth the upgrade. Because of a better value score, the lower ZXI variant remains our top pick for all Swift buyers.

Which Variant Of The Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol Should You Buy?

For the Swift petrol-manual buyers, the base variant is suitable if you’re on a tight budget. Even if you can accommodate the VXi variant, we’ll suggest against buying it as it offers poor value for money considering the incremental cost over the LXI trim and the additional features. If you want more features, then you should either buy the base variant for better value or stretch your budget for the ZXI variant, which is our top recommendation. The top variant almost justifies its price jump over the ZXI variant but most of its features are good-to-have. So, you can consider buying it if you find its features compelling enough.

With the petrol-automatic powertrain, the base variant almost justifies its incremental cost over the base variant. But we’ll still suggest you consider accommodating the ZXI variant as it offers slightly better value and features for better ownership experience. The ZXI Plus variant has a decent value for money score but its features aren't a must-have. So, you can consider upgrading if you have the budget for this variant.

Just like the petrol-manual, the VXI CNG is a little expensive for what it brings to the table. An upgrade to the ZXI variant will offer better value for money and is our top recommendation.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Maruti Suzuki Swift Petrol?

The Swift gets a 4-cylinder petrol engine, which makes 90PS of power and 113Nm of torque. These figures are above average for this segment. The Swift’s performance figures aren’t worth bragging about but its mileage figures certainly are. With an official fuel efficiency figure of around 22.5kmpl, it is much better than its rivals.

In terms of CNG specifications, the Swift has a good torque-to-weight ratio and it should offer better drivability than its rivals. Its power output is also better than the rest and so is its mileage figure.

Considering the fuel cost in Delhi as of May 2023 and the official mileage figures, the Swift CNG makes financial sense if you intend to keep the car for more than 50,000km. You’ll have to drive this car for this much towards recovering the higher upfront cost of the CNG kit with the help of the lower fuel costs. Not to mention, you’ll also have to live with the lower performance and a smaller boot space.

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Maruti Suzuki Swift?

In terms of dimensions, the Swift is the longest B1-segment hatchback with the widest body. The Swift also offers the best-in-class boot space and the widest tyres with the higher variants.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Maruti Suzuki Swift?

The Swift is available in the following 6 exterior colour options:

• Red
• Blue
• White
• Orange
• Grey
• Silver

The Swift ZXI Plus also gets the following 3 dual-tone exterior colour options:

• Red with black roof
• White with black roof
• Blue with white roof

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