Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Volkswagen Golf GTI side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Swift is available at ₹578,900, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced at ₹5,199,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Volkswagen Golf GTI's 1984 cc, producing 82 PS @ 5700 rpm and 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) for the Maruti Suzuki Swift versus 15.44 kmpl (est.) for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1984 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with XDS+ |
| Engine Type | Z12E with ISS | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol with CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) | 15.44 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual/ Automatic | Automatic (DSG) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 265 l | 374 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1355 - 1425 kg | 1930 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 143 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 990 kg | 1430 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm | 4287 mm / 1789 mm / 1456 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2637 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes (select variants) | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Clark Plaid + Leather Sport Seats |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker Audio System | Harman Kardon 8-Speaker |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - GTI-specific |
| DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector | LED IQ.Light Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes (higher variants) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Combination Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels (Ricardo design) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - XDS+ eDiff |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (select variants) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black | Grenadilla BlackOryx WhiteKings Red MetallicMoonstone Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
