Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault Kwid

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Swift and Renault Kwid. The Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 5.79 Lakh and Renault Kwid price is Rs. 4.30 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Renault Kwid is available in 999 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Swift provides the mileage of 24.8 kmpl.

Swift LXi vs Kwid Authentic MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Swift	Kwid
Price	Rs. 5.79 Lakh	Rs. 4.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	999 cc
Power	80 bhp	67 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Rs. 5.79 Lakh

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Renault Kwid

Authentic MT

Rs. 4.30 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Renault Kwid

Authentic MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z 12E with ISS	1.0L
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	67 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm	91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 18.46 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 24.8 kmpl \| User Reported: 22 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	918	608
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Twist beam Suspension with coil spring
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/80R14), Located in Boot	Steel, Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.8	4.9
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	165 / 70 R14
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	Not Tested	1 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Perimetric alarm system
Rear Collision Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier	Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports
Umbrella Storage in Door
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels	Medium
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front (With Pinch Guard) & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Scuff Plates		Optional
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Through Smartphone
Input Methods	Type-A Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Whatsapp and Text Readout
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Single Tone
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital & Analog
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge
Total CNG Mode Time
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sizzling Red Metallic	Moonlight Silver
	Magma Grey	Ice Cool White
	Splendid Silver
	Pearl Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

163 Ratings

4.0/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.1Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.1Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	4.5Value for Money
	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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Better look Best price Good performance Low service cost and maintenance All features available in this car and the milage is 26.8 That's why I drive about 150km Go for it must buy.

Kwid: Budget Mini-SUV with Big City Style," "Affordable & Stylish: Kwid's Great Urban Ride," or "Kwid: Value-For-Money Hatchback.

The Renault Kwid is a stylish, budget-friendly hatchback praised for its SUV-like looks, high ground clearance, fuel efficiency, and user-friendly tech (touchscreen, digital cluster) ideal for city commutes, though some users note weaker highway performance with full loads and concerns about build quality/thin metal.

Used Cars in India

5101 Used Swift

Rs. 45,000onwards

1695 Used Kwid

Rs. 50,000onwards

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Swift comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3860 mm * 1735 mm * 1520 mm	3731 mm * 1579 mm * 1474 mm
Ground Clearance	163 mm (unladen)	184 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2422
Kerb Weight Range	920 kg
Gross Weight (kg)	1355

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	265 L	279 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	28

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Diffuser
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage