i20 CRDi vs Swift DDiS : Comparison of the Two Hottest Diesel Hatches in India
We all agree on the fact that Maruti Suzuki Swift is the car that has rejuvenated the hatchback market in India. It has modern looks, good power and great drivability. And the diesel Swift is the first refined diesel powered hatch that could compete with its counterparts in Europe. Enough reasons why it is still the best selling hatch in the country in the premium hatchback car segment.
After the success of the Swift, many companies have rolled out new diesel hatches . The list includes the Fabia, Indica Vista which comes in two diesel engine variants and the Fiat Grande Punto. Each of these cars has its pros and cons and that means the buyers now have many options to chose from. There is a car for everyone out there now, be it petrol or diesel. In this hub, we compare the latest diesel car from Korean car makers Hyundai, the i20 CRDi with the proven Swift DDSi.
The Comparison
As far as looks are concerned, it's a completely personal choice, but we prefer the i20 for its funky and stylish exteriors. The i20 is more spacious and the interiors have a feel good effect.The i20 houses a much more powerful engine than the one in the Swift and is hence a better performing machine.But Swift is the more fuel efficient of the two, marginally. For city driving , Swift seems to be the better car while the i20 is for the power hungry driver. On the whole the i20 is the better car of the two with tonnes of safety features, but it costs you 1 or 2 Lakhs more and that is where the Swift scores. Also the credibility and service network of the Maruti brand makes it a better buy. The technical specifications and prices are given below.(Thanks to Zigwheels.com for info and pics)
Dimensions
Swift DDSi
Length : 3760mm
Width : 1690mm
Height : 1530mm
Wheelbase : 2390mm
Ground Clearance : 170mm
i20 CRDi
Length : 3940mm
Width : 1710mm
Height : 1505mm
Wheelbase : 2525mm
Engine
Swift DDSi
Fuel capacity : 43l
Type : Multijet - 4 Cylinder Common Rail Engine
Max Power : 75PS/4000rpm
Max Torque : 190Nm/2000rpm
Capacity : 1248cc
Transmission : 5 speed manual
i20 CRDi
Fuel capacity : 45l
Max Power : 90PS/4000rpm
Max Torque : 224Nm/2500rpm
Capacity : 1396cc
Transmission : 5 speed manual
Other Specs
Swift
Brakes : Front-Ventilated Disc , Rear - Drum
Suspension : Front - Mcpherson strut and coil spring, Rear- Torsion beam and coil spring
i20
Brakes : Front and Rear 14" Disc brakes
Suspension : Front - Mcpherson strut and coil spring, Rear- Couple Torsion Beam Axle with Gas shock absorber
Mileage (can change with driving conditions)
Swift :Overall 14kmpl
i20 : Overall 13.5kmpl
Prices (Delhi)
Swift Diesel : 5 Lakhs for Vdi model which is the top end model
i20 Diesel : 6.2Lakhs for Magna with ABS, 7.2 Lakhs for Asta ,the top end model with all features including ABS,sunroof and airbags
