The fourth-gen Maruti Dzire is, in a lot of ways, quite a departure from its predecessors. Through the generations, this compact sedan has been based on the Swift hatchback, sharing the same chassis and powertrain options, among many other bits such as design and interiors. However, with the latest-gen, there are more than a few differences between the two models, which is why this is going to be an in-depth comparison, on paper, between the new Dzire and Swift.
New Maruti Dzire vs Swift design
| New Maruti Dzire vs Swift dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Dzire | Swift | |
| Length (mm) | 3995 | 3860 |
| Width (mm) | 1735 | 1735 |
| Height (mm) | 1525 | 1520 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2450 | 2450 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 163 | 163 |
| Wheels & tyres | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 |
| Boot space (litres) | 382 | 265 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 920-1025 | 920-990 |
As mentioned above, the new Dzire has a distinct design when compared to the Swift, sharing almost nothing with the hatchback. The compact sedan looks more premium with its Audi-esque styling in the front, a smoother roofline, and, naturally, the notchy boot.
In terms of size, the new Dzire is 5mm taller and 135mm longer, with the latter bit explaining the compact sedan's ability to carry an additional 117 litres worth of luggage in the boot. Interestingly, the base versions of both models weigh the same 920kg, while the higher versions of the Dzire, especially the CNG-equipped variants, weigh up to 35kg more.
As mentioned above, the new Dzire has a distinct design when compared to the Swift, sharing almost nothing with the hatchback. The compact sedan looks more premium with its Audi-esque styling in the front, a smoother roofline, and, naturally, the notchy boot.
In terms of size, the new Dzire is 5mm taller and 135mm longer, with the latter bit explaining the compact sedan's ability to carry an additional 117 litres worth of luggage in the boot. Interestingly, the base versions of both models weigh the same 920kg, while the higher versions of the Dzire, especially the CNG-equipped variants, weigh up to 35kg more.
It should be noted that the Swift comes with three dual tone exterior colours – Sizzling Red with Midnight Black, Luster Blue with Midnight Black and Pearl Arctic White with Midnight Black – and six monotone options. Meanwhile, the Dzire gets a total of seven exterior finishes, though no dual-tone options.
New Maruti Dzire vs Swift interior
On the inside, the new Dzire and Swift are far more closely linked. In fact, they have nearly identical dash layouts, from the size and shape of the size AC vents to the centrally-mounted floating touchscreen. However, the compact sedan’s cabin gets a brighter, beige and grey finish compared to the hatchback’s all-black one. In addition, the chrome strip that runs the length of the Dzire’s dashboard gets a kink near the central AC vents, which also have a marginally different trapezoidal design.
Coming to the features on offer in their respective range-topping forms, the Dzire definitely comes with a longer list. Among the kit available on the Dzire, but not on the Swift, is a powered sunroof and a 360-degree camera. The rest of the features sets are identical, from the rear AC vents and climate control system to the 9-inch touchscreen, analogue dials and colour MID.
New Maruti Dzire vs Swift engine
| New Maruti Dzire vs Swift powertrains | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dzire | Swift | New Dzire CNG | Swift CNG | |
| Engine type | 3-cyl, NA, petrol | 3-cyl, NA, petrol | 3-cyl, NA, CNG | 3-cyl, NA, CNG |
| Displacement (cc) | 1197 | 1197 | 1197 | 1197 |
| Power (hp) | 82 | 82 | 69.75 | 69.75 |
| Torque (Nm) | 112 | 112 | 101.8 | 101.8 |
| Gearbox | 5MT/5AMT | 5MT/5AMT | 5MT | 5MT |
| Fuel efficiency^ | 24.79/25.71kpl | 24.8/25.75kpl | 33.73km/kg | 32.85km/kg |
True to form, the new Dzire and Swift share the same Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine, and in both models, the 1.2-litre unit produces the same 82hp and 112Nm of torque on petrol, 69.75hp and 101.8Nm of CNG, and comes with 5-speed manual and AMT options. Interestingly, while the heavier Dzire in petrol form is marginally less frugal than the Swift, the Dzire CNG goes 0.88km further on a kilo of gas than its hatchback counterpart.
New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price
| New Maruti Dzire vs Swift price (in Rs, lakh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Dzire* | Swift | |
| Petrol-MT | 6.79-9.69 | 6.49-9.00 |
| Petrol-AMT | 8.24-10.14 | 7.75-9.45 |
| CNG-MT | 8.74-9.84 | 8.20-9.20 |
For now, prices of the Dzire start Rs 30,000 higher than the Swift, which isn’t too much of a difference. Dzire AMT variants cost about Rs 50,000 more than the equivalent Swift variant, with the range-topping compact sedan being priced Rs 69,000 higher. Meanwhile, prices for the Dzire CNG are about Rs 54,000-64,000 higher than the Swift CNG’s.
Do note that prices for the Dzire are introductory, and will increase from January 2025. On paper then, the new Dzire seems to be quite a proposition when compared to the Swift. For not too much more money, the Dzire offers a more mature aesthetic and a longer list of features, along with being the more frugal model in CNG form.
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