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, its 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)