Alternate fuels have come into the spotlight since fuel prices are soaring high. Even awareness regarding such fuels is increasing day by day among the people who wish to conserve the environment. The result is, finally we have Maruti Swift Swift S-CNG and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios with us. Are you interested in knowing which one is better? Let’s compare both of them to find out which one is better and why.
Maruti Suzuki Swift S-CNG
Swift has been one of the best sellers in the Indian market and that too for the longest time. The only thing it was lacking was an even fuel-efficient powertrain and with the arrival of the S-CNG model, Maruti Suzuki is expected to gain a boost in sales sooner or later. The brand has pitched the new hatchback against Grand i10 Nios. Is it worth it? Well, let’s find out.
In terms of feature enhancements, Swift S-CNG is loaded with a new MID display that features fuel gauges for both petrol and CNG. Thankfully, other changes in the form of dual interdependent ECU and anti-corrosion steel pipes are also there to keep it reliable.
A reliable 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet engine churning 77.49PS of power and 98.5Nm of peak torque is there to push the all-new Swift S-CNG. Surprisingly, the outstanding mileage of 30.9km/kg makes it India’s most powerful and fuel-efficient mid-level hatchback.
Maruti Suzuki has also confirmed that the hatchback is still there with the petrol mode. With this, owners can switch to petrol mode anytime if they require additional power with only a manual gearbox onboard.
Price List
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| VXI | Rs.7.77 Lakhs |
| ZXI | Rs.8.45 Lakhs |
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG
While Maruti Suzuki has been the number one car seller in India, Hyundai was sticking to second place for a really long time. Credits to the products and after-sales services that helped the Korean brand top the sales chart. Now, Hyundai is betting on its entry-level cars. As a result, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG is one of the most important products from their point of view.
Feature-wise, Hyundai has loaded it with many features such as power windows, automatic climate control, engine start-stop button, a massive 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone connectivity, halogen headlamps, dual tone dashboard, etc among others. For additional safety, i10 Nios has been equipped with 2 airbags, ABS, EBD, crash sensor and rear parking camera depending upon the variant.
Hyundai i10 Nios CNG, on the other hand, also uses a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine with overall output rated at 68.05BHP and 95.2Nm while being mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. To make it feasible, the hatchback gets switchable petrol mode with power figures slightly better than what is available in the CNG mode. As per the spec sheet, the overall mileage rated by ARAI for CNG mode stands at 26km/kg.
Price List
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Magna | Rs.7.16 Lakhs |
| Sportz | Rs.7.70 Lakhs |
Conclusion
Both the hatchbacks are perfect in their respective domains. However, in terms of price, it is the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG that is a more value-for-money product.