Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault KWID

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Renault KWID price starts at Rs. 5.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 77,551 cheaper than the base variant of Maruti Suzuki Swift, priced at Rs. 6.63 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Swift offers a claimed 25.35 kmpl, while the KWID delivers 22.3 kmpl. On the performance front, the Swift uses a 1197cc engine producing 81.80bhp@5700rpm and the KWID a 999cc engine. If you're deciding between the Swift and KWID, the Swift is the better pick for mileage, while the KWID stands out for affordability.

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Swift vs KWID Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki SwiftRenault KWID
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 6.63 LakhRs. 5.85 Lakh
Mileage 25.35 kmpl22.3 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc999 cc
Max power 81.80bhp@5700rpmNot Available

Swift vs KWID Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Suzuki Swift VXiRenault KWID Climber CNG
Rating
174 reviews
316 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 6.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 999 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 81.80bhp@5700rpm Not Available
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Renault KWID Colors
Fuel Type Petrol CNG
Mileage (ARAI) 25.35 Kmpl 22.3 kmpl
Tyre Size 165/80 R14 165/70
Boot Space 265 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 12,823 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,323 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 36,468 Swift Insurance KWID Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Z12E
1.0 SCe
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power
81.80bhp@5700rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
920 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
CNG
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
28 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
25.35 Kmpl
22.3 kmpl

Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
4.9
Tyre Size
165/80 R14
165/70
Wheel Size
14
14
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Additional Interior Features
Rear Parcel Tray
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Reported Boot Space
265 Litres
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
265 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Micropole
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3860*1735*1520 mm3
3731*1579*1490 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
163 mm
184 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Driver Side Foot Rest
Rear Parcel Shelf
USB Charger
Front
Front
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
2
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Tray
Rear Parcel Shelf
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front Only
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
7 inch
8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
No
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
No
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
rear seat belt reminder
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
No
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Yes
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Yes

grossWeight
1355 kg
Not Available

Warranty Time
2 Years
Not Available
Warranty Distance
40000 Kms
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • New engine promises more efficiency
  • Larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags, hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive
  • Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition
  • Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city
  • New safety features
  • Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • Priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate, the Baleno
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway
  • AMT is sluggish

Is Renault KWID Better Than Maruti Suzuki Swift?

67% users have chosen Renault KWID over Maruti Suzuki Swift in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1521 users have also rated Renault KWID and Maruti Suzuki Swift on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Renault KWID is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Swift is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor KWID Swift
Mileage 4.0 4.0
Performance 3.8 4.0
Comfort 3.7 4.1
Maintenance 3.9 3.9
Safety 3.3 3.5
Features 4.0 3.2
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Latest News on Maruti Suzuki Swift and Renault KWID

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better between Renault KWID and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
  • Renault Kwid is a strong car. It is funky and muscular looking and comes with a decent amount of features. On the other hand, Going over speed breakers or potholes, you’ll find that the Nios never once breaks its composure, if the family man wants to feel like a young boy again and escape the monotony of city commutes, the Nios Turbo is the perfect tool for that. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you `to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which car to choose, KWID, Santro or Wagon R?
  • All the three cars are good in their forte. The Kwid is a great first car, looks great and sports some nice features but the driving experience isn't the best. Whereas, Hyundai Santro has a smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above. On the other hand, the Wagon R continues to be a sensible practical hatchback. It’s now stronger, more feature-loaded, more powerful and safer. Importantly, the prices have not gone up substantially. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. What is the difference between kwid RXL and RXT
  • The RXT variant is available with more features in comparison to the RXL variant. The RXT variant is equipped with Single DIN Stereo with Radio AM/FM, MP3, Media NAV, Roof Mic, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pollen filter, HVAC control function - 4 speed
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Maruti Suzuki Swift Vs Renault KWID FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault KWID?
As per the users experiences Maruti Suzuki Swift is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and safety in your car. But Renault KWID is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Maruti Suzuki Swift by ₹77,551.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault KWID?
As per the users experiences the Maruti Suzuki Swift has better performance.

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