Maruti Suzuki Swift Old vs New: Real World Performance Compared

Published March 29, 2021
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Does the facelifted Swift’s additional 7PS and fuel-saving tech make a real-world difference? We compare both the models back to back to find out

Maruti Suzuki recently gave the Swift a minor cosmetic update and additional features as part of its mid-life update. It also took this opportunity to introduce the updated 90PS 1.2-litre petrol engine in the hatchback. Despite the 7PS extra power, the carmaker claims the new Maruti Suzuki Swift is more frugal than before. We put that claim to test by putting in the new and pre-facelifted Swift for a detailed real world performance and fuel efficiency test.

Spec Check

	Pre-facelift Swift	New Swift
Engine	1.2-litre	1.2-litre
Power	83PS	90PS
Torque	113Nm	113Nm
Transmission Options	5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT	5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT

Despite both motors displacing around 1,200cc, the Swift’s updated unit develops 7PS more than before. Torque output is the same between both units. The Swift’s new Dualjet engine also comes with idle auto engine start-stop technology, which claims to improve fuel efficiency.

Performance Test

	Pre-facelift Swift	New Swift
0-100kmph	12.71 seconds	11.63 seconds
30-80kmph (3rd Gear)	10.46 seconds	10.77 seconds
40-100kmph (4th Gear)	19.73 seconds	19.54 seconds

The 7PS power advantage is felt in the real world as the facelifted Swift is a second faster in the 0-100kmph run. However, the difference in the roll-on acceleration between both cars is so minute that it won’t be felt in the real world.

Fuel Efficiency Test

	Pre-facelift Swift	New Swift
City	16.10kmpl	NA
Highway	22.43kmpl	NA
Claimed MT / AMT	21.4 kmpl	23.20kmpl / 23.76kmpl

Maruti Suzuki Swift Old vs New: Real World Performance Compared gallery

We are yet to test the new Swift for its fuel efficiency, but based on claimed numbers, the new model is up to 2.36kmpl more fuel efficient than the K series engine. We reckon the idle start stop tech would help it deliver the better numbers in the real world too.

Verdict

The facelifted Swift, priced between Rs 5.73 lakh and Rs 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom) might be pricier than the outgoing model by up to Rs 25,000. But it justifies that premium by offering slightly improved performance and better claimed fuel efficiency figures.

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Kiran | 5 years ago In the 2020 swift model you can add or fixed Hill hold assist. its new technology which has in 2021 model only 0 Reply

babu | 5 years ago Is it possible to add the hill hold function in my 2020 model swift AMT ZXI car. the latest variant of the swift is coming loaded with this feature. tell me guys is it possible or not. 0 Reply

Anand | 5 years ago Please post the Air-con performance og new swift also 0 Reply