Honda City vs Maruti Swift
Should you buy Honda City or Maruti Swift? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Maruti Swift price starts Rs 6.49 Lakh ex-showroom for LXi (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Swift has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Swift has a mileage of 32.85 km/kg (Petrol top model).
City Vs Swift
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Maruti Swift |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,14,713* | Rs.10,86,578* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 1197 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Honda City vs Maruti Swift comparison
- Honda City
- SV (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- Sport (Petrol) 14.89 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
Rs16.55 Lakh *VS - Maruti Swift
- LXi (Petrol) 6.49 Lakh*
- VXi (Petrol) 7.29 Lakh*
- VXi Opt (Petrol) 7.57 Lakh*
- VXi AMT (Petrol) 7.79 Lakh*
- VXi Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.06 Lakh*
- Top SellingZXi (Petrol) 8.29 Lakh*
- ZXi AMT (Petrol) 8.79 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus (Petrol) 8.99 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus DT (Petrol) 9.14 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.49 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus AMT DT (Petrol) 9.64 Lakh*
- VXi CNG (CNG) 8.20 Lakh*
- VXi Opt CNG (CNG) 8.46 Lakh*
- Top SellingZXi CNG (CNG) 9.20 Lakh*
Rs9.64 Lakh *VS - Tata Tiago
- XE (Petrol) 5 Lakh*
- Top SellingXT (Petrol) 6.35 Lakh*
- XZ (Petrol) 7 Lakh*
- XTA AMT (Petrol) 6.90 Lakh*
- XM (Petrol) 5.80 Lakh*
- XZ Plus (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- XZA AMT CNG (CNG) 8.55 Lakh*
- XE CNG (CNG) 6 Lakh*
- XZ CNG (CNG) 8 Lakh*
- XTA AMT CNG (CNG) 7.90 Lakh*
- Top SellingXM CNG (CNG) 6.80 Lakh*
- XT CNG (CNG) 7.35 Lakh*
Rs7.40 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,14,713* | Rs.10,86,578* | Rs.8,38,240* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.36,454/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.21,103/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.15,951/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.73,663 | Rs.44,078 | Rs.35,021 |
| User Rating | Based on 190 Reviews | Based on 400 Reviews | Based on 853 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | - | Rs.4,712.3 |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | i-VTEC | Z12E | 1.2L Revotron |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1498 | 1197 | 1199 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 119.35bhp@6600rpm | 80.46bhp@5700rpm | 84.48bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | 25.75 | 20.09 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 37 | 35 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4583 | 3860 | 3765 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1748 | 1735 | 1677 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1489 | 1520 | 1535 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 163 | 170 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Pearl Arctic White Sizzling Red With Bluish Black Roof Magma Grey Pearl Arctic White With Bluish Black Roof Luster Blue With Bluish Black Roof +5 MoreSwift Colours | Ocean Blue Pristine White Tornado Blue Supernova Coper Arizona Blue +1 MoreTiago Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - | - |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | - | - |
| Driver Attention Warning | - | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | Yes | - |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | Yes | Yes | - |
| Over Speeding Alert | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
- Best in segment interior quality
- Comfortable ride quality
- Updated exterior makes it more tempting
- ADAS standard in multiple variants
Maruti Swift
- Looks sporty with stylish elements and vibrant colours
- Good space for 4 adults
- Handles well with light controls
- Good features like 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, and cruise control
- 6 airbags now come as standard
Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
Maruti Swift
- Interior quality feels cheap
- No exciting new feature in the update
- Outright performance has reduced from before
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Maruti Swift?
A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Swift is 25.75 kmpl. Maruti Swift gives better mileage than Honda City.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi