Maruti Swift vs Maruti Dzire: Hatchback vs Sedan Sibling Comparison

On Sep 4, 2025

Maruti Suzuki offers two popular compact cars. One is a hatchback: the Maruti Swift. The other is a sedan: the Maruti Dzire. They share engines and parts. But their designs, space, and use are different. This article compares both clearly.

1. Price and Versions

Swift car on road price in Delhi ranges from ₹7.4 lakh to ₹10.8lakh. Meanwhile, the Maruti Dzire on road price in Delhi starts at ₹7.7 lakh and goes up to ₹11.8 lakh. Both the cars come with petrol and CNG powertrains. In both the models, the petrol model is available with manual and AGS options. While the features level on is higher on the Dzire, it’s also considerably costlier.

2. Mileage and Fuel Options

Maruti Swift mileage is 24.8 kmpl (manual petrol) and 25.75 kmpl (AMT). The CNG Swift returns 32.85 km/kg. Meanwhile, the Maruti Dzire mileage is 24.79 kmpl (manual petrol) and 25.71 kmpl (AMT). Maruti Swift Dzire CNG returns 33.73 km/kg. Both are very fuel-efficient. Dzire CNG has a slight edge. Petrol mileage is nearly the same in both AMT and manual.

3. Design and Space

As Swift is a hatchback it has a smaller boot and five seats. It is small and easy to park. It feels sporty to drive and is a great choice for urban mobility. On the other hand, the Dzire is a compact sedan. It adds a separate boot compartment for luggage. Even it has five seats, but there is more legroom in the back. Comparatively, it’s not as easy to park in tight spaces, though it’s almost as good in terms of agility. While design is a personal choice, the Swift should impress those who are on a lookout for a small car with sporty characteristics.

4. Interior and Comfort

Swift offers a touchscreen, auto AC, fabric seats, six airbags, rear camera, and cruise control in higher trims. Dzire has similar features, plus a larger boot, rear AC vents, 360-degree camera in top trims, ESC, Push-button start, six airbags and an electric sunroof. Dzire feels slightly more premium inside. But Swift is practical and reliable.

5. Driving and Handling

Swift is light and nimble. It drives easily in city traffic. It can turn tightly. Its hatchback shape helps in parking. Dzire is longer. It has more stability on highways. The suspension feels smoother on highways and bumps. But it takes more space to park.

6. Safety and Ratings

The new Dzire has scored 5 stars for adult safety and 4 stars for child safety in Global NCAP tests. On the other hand, the Swift is yet to be tested by Global NCAP. That said, it has similar safety equipment viz six airbags, ABS, and ESP. Dzire’s global safety rating adds confidence. True, both have decent safety kit, but Dzire brings the confidence of a 5-star rating.

Fuel Variants and User Needs

Swift offers petrol, AMT, and CNG. No diesel or EV is on offer. Dzire also offers petrol, AMT, and CNG. No diesel or EV model is on offer. Families who want CNG efficiency may choose either Dzire or Swift CNG. Both offer high mileage on petrol as well as CNG.

8. Who Should Pick What?

Choose Maruti Swift if:

You want a hatchback for city use.
You drive mostly alone or with one passenger.
You want sporty look and easy parking.
You want a low on road price for base variants.

Choose Maruti Dzire if:

You want more boot space and a formal look.
You drive long highway trips often.
You value Global NCAP safety rating.
You need rear space for kids or luggage.

9. Price and Ownership Cost

Both models share similar engines and parts. Service is easy across Maruti network. Spare parts are cheap. Dzire may cost slightly more for maintenance because of features and being a costlier brand. But both are cheap to maintain compared to rivals.

10. Final Summary

Both the Swift and Dzire are key parts of Maruti’s brand. They share fuel efficiency, reliability, and features. Swift is a practical hatchback for city life. Dzire is a comfortable sedan with more space and higher safety rating. Your choice depends on space needs, parking convenience, and safety importance.