If you are planning to buy a great hatchback car in a budget of Rs 8 lakh, then the names of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Swift will definitely be in your list! Both these cars are quite popular among Indian customers, but the question is which of these two cars will be perfect for you. So let’s know about both of them in detail.
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Design
Both Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Swift are quite stylish in their own style. The Grand i10 Nios has a cascading grille, projector headlamps and LED DRLs which give it a premium look. On the other hand, Maruti Swift is known for its sporty and aerodynamic design.
Swift’s compact design and bold style make it very popular among the youth. Both cars have alloy wheels, but the design of the Grand i10 Nios looks a bit more mature and sophisticated.
Interior
The interior of the Grand i10 Nios is quite premium and feature-rich. It has a 20.32 cm touchscreen infotainment system, automatic AC, artificial leather upholstery and rear AC vents. The interior of the Maruti Swift is based on a sporty theme with a 17.78 cm SmartPlay Studio touchscreen, flat-bottom steering wheel and body-colored interior elements.
Talking about space, the Grand i10 Nios gets slightly more legroom on the rear seat, while the boot space of the Swift is 268 liters which is slightly more than the 260 liters of the Grand i10 Nios.
Engine
Talking about the engine, both the cars come with a 1.2L petrol engine. The 1.2L Kappa engine of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios produces 83 PS power and 114 Nm torque, while the 1.2L K-Series engine of the Maruti Swift produces 90 PS power and 113 Nm torque.
The Swift engine is slightly more responsive than the Grand i10 Nios and the acceleration is also better due to its light weight. Both cars are available in 5-speed manual and AMT automatic transmission options. Talking about fuel efficiency, Swift gives slightly better mileage than the Grand i10 Nios.
Saftey and Price
In terms of safety, both the cars are almost equal. Safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensor and seat-belt reminder have been given as standard in both Grand i10 Nios and Swift.
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Talking about the price, the price of Grand i10 Nios is between ₹ 5.50 lakh to ₹ 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom), while the price of Swift is between ₹ 5.99 lakh to ₹ 8.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Grand i10 Nios is slightly cheaper and offers more features, while Swift is known for better performance and price value.