AI Verdict

Maruti Suzuki SwiftvsTata Nexon

Our AI recommends

Tata Nexon

62% Match

The Nexon is the stronger all-rounder thanks to its turbo-petrol punch, 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating with 6 airbags and TPMS-grade electronics like ESP/TC, plus a bigger cabin and boot. The Swift counters with a much lower price tag, superior fuel efficiency, and a lighter, more nimble city footprint. Choose the Nexon if safety, power and space matter most; pick the Swift if budget and running costs are the priority.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi Petrol Manual

₹5.84 - ₹8.89 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Significantly Lower Price
The Swift's ex-showroom price of ₹5,78,900 undercuts the Nexon's ₹7,39,990 by over a lakh, making it the clear budget pick.
Superior Fuel Efficiency
The Swift returns an ARAI-rated 24.8 kmpl versus the Nexon's user-reported 17 kmpl, translating into lower running costs.
Longer Driving Range
With a stated 918 km driving range, the Swift can travel further between fuel stops despite a smaller 37L tank versus the Nexon's 44L.

AI Match

62%

Tata Nexon

Performance
78%
Comfort
68%
Luxury & Interior
65%
Technology
55%
Safety
88%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
75%
Value
55%

Tata Nexon

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual

₹7.4 - ₹14.52 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Turbocharged Muscle
The Nexon's 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm, far outpunching the Swift's naturally aspirated 80 bhp/111.7 Nm unit.
5-Star Safety Pedigree
The Nexon carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Swift, which is listed as Not Tested for crash safety.
Bigger Boot, Bigger Body
At 382 litres of bootspace and 3995mm length, the Nexon offers noticeably more cargo and interior room than the Swift's 265 litres and 3860mm length.

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Which one describes you?

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Maruti Suzuki Swift

75% Match

The Swift's better fuel efficiency, lighter kerb weight, tighter turning radius, and lower price make it a more practical and economical daily driver than the Nexon.

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Why Swift for you?

Better Fuel Economy

Swift offers ARAI-rated 24.8 kmpl versus Nexon's user-reported 17 kmpl, meaning lower running costs for daily commuting.

Easier to Park & Maneuver

With a 4.8m turning radius and smaller footprint, the Swift is easier to navigate through city traffic and tight parking spots.

Lower Purchase Price

At Rs. 5,78,900 ex-showroom, the Swift is significantly cheaper than the Nexon's Rs. 7,39,990, easing the daily commuter's budget.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Tata Nexon stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon pulls ahead overall

The Nexon's radar skews toward power, safety and interior space while the Swift's peaks are in value and ownership economy, reflecting a classic premium-hatch-vs-budget-hatch trade-off.

Turbocharged Muscle

The Nexon's 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm, far outpunching the Swift's naturally aspirated 80 bhp/111.7 Nm unit.

5-Star Safety Pedigree

The Nexon carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Swift, which is listed as Not Tested for crash safety.

Bigger Boot, Bigger Body

At 382 litres of bootspace and 3995mm length, the Nexon offers noticeably more cargo and interior room than the Swift's 265 litres and 3860mm length.

A Trade-off

The Swift's ex-showroom price of ₹5,78,900 undercuts the Nexon's ₹7,39,990 by over a lakh, making it the clear budget pick.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Strengths for those who prioritise value, efficiency and range.

Significantly Lower Price
The Swift's ex-showroom price of ₹5,78,900 undercuts the Nexon's ₹7,39,990 by over a lakh, making it the clear budget pick.
Superior Fuel Efficiency
The Swift returns an ARAI-rated 24.8 kmpl versus the Nexon's user-reported 17 kmpl, translating into lower running costs.
Longer Driving Range
With a stated 918 km driving range, the Swift can travel further between fuel stops despite a smaller 37L tank versus the Nexon's 44L.
Rear Power Windows
The Swift offers front and rear power windows with a driver one-touch feature, while the Nexon only powers the front windows.
Keyless Central Locking & Electric Tailgate
The Swift comes with keyless central locking and an electric tailgate release, conveniences the Nexon lacks in its manual, key-based setup.

Tata Nexon

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and comfort.

Turbocharged Muscle
The Nexon's 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm, far outpunching the Swift's naturally aspirated 80 bhp/111.7 Nm unit.
5-Star Safety Pedigree
The Nexon carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating versus the Swift, which is listed as Not Tested for crash safety.
Bigger Boot, Bigger Body
At 382 litres of bootspace and 3995mm length, the Nexon offers noticeably more cargo and interior room than the Swift's 265 litres and 3860mm length.
Richer Traction & Stability Tech
The Nexon adds Traction Control System and multiple Drive Modes (ECO/CITY/SPORT), features absent on the Swift.
Rear Passenger Safety Extras
The Nexon includes rear seatbelt pretensioners and a passenger airbag deactivation switch, both missing on the Swift.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Driving Range 918 km

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier Optional No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front (With Pinch Guard) & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Mileage	ARAI: 24.8 kmpl \| User Reported: 22 kmpl	User Reported: 17 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	Z 12E with ISS	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Power Transfer Type	No

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No	3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Terrain Modes	No	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent, lower wishbone, Mcpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3860 mm * 1735 mm * 1520 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	44 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	4.8 metres
Ground Clearance	163 mm (unladen)	208 mm (unladen)
Gross Weight	1355 kg
Kerb Weight Range	920 kg

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/80R14), Located in Boot	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No
Clutch Lock	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Active headrest	No
Video Recording	No
CNG Leak Detection	No
Thermal Incident Protection	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating	Not Tested
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No	Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No
Collapsible Steering Column	No

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No
Multi-collision Brake	No
Brake Disc Wiping	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	Optional	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Painted
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	No	No
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Memory ORVMs	No
Heated ORVM	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front (With Pinch Guard) & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No
Lockable Glovebox	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	265 L	382 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat	No
Third Row Seat Type	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No	No
Foldable Seatback Table	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No

Infotainment Screen	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	Type-A Wired Connectivity	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Yes
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	No	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
WiFi Hotspot	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	Through Smartphone
What3Words -Address Based Navigation		No
Ambient Sounds	No	No
Noise Levels	Medium
Speed Dependent Volume	No	Yes
Whatsapp and Text Readout	No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No
Driving Range	918 km

Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital & Analog	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Average Speed	No	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No	No
Low Battery Warning		Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge	No	Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge	No
Total CNG Mode Time	No
Tyre Position Display	No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Optional
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No	No
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes	LED
Connected LED	No
Sequential Turn Indicators	No	No
Illuminated Logo	No	Steering Wheel

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	No
Emergency Call Button	No	No
Find My Car	No	No
Geo-fence	No	No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Anti Theft Immobilisation	No	Yes
Live Location Sharing	No
Live Traffic Updates On App	No
Vehicle Tracking Via App	No
Summon Mode		No
In-Car Payment	No	No
Digital Key	No
In-Car Remote	No
Remote Air Purifier Operation	No
Location Based Services	No
Call Reject with SMS	No
Service Reminder Via App	No
Driving Analytics	Yes
Smart Drive Information	No
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App	No
Find and Book Parking Slot	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Grille Design		High gloss black front grille Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Scuff Plates	No	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	Black
Body Kit	No	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Yes
Skid Plate	No	Front & Rear
Diffuser	Yes	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system	No	No
Auto Crash Alert	No
Tow Away Alert	No

Maruti Suzuki SwiftvsTata Nexon

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Tata Nexon

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Nexon pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Tata Nexon

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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