A colleague of mine was just planning to buy a new hatchback car for her daily use and thus she wants to do some research so that an appropriate car on the grounds of price, power, performance and style can be chosen. Well, on the way of our research, we came to know that there is a bulk of hatchback models in India and it’s really just very complicated to choose one among them. And situation become worse when there are more than one small car in Indian car market offering by the same brand and this brand is none other than Maruti Suzuki which has just become the second meaning of hatchback models now.
However, her research took final pause on two Maruti’s model, one is ongoing Swift while another is newly launched Celerio. So I tried to differentiate these two classy hatchbacks with each other. Let’s have a look.
Price:
When anyone plans to buy a daily-used car then its price range mostly comes to the top list of the research list. Everyone wants to buy a small car with an affordable price. Well, Maruti always tries to provide its cars in least budget but still there is a difference between company’s these two hatchbacks.
While Swift (petrol) carries the price tag of 4.42 lakhs (base variant) and 5.65 lakhs (top-end), the all-new Celerio can be availed at the cost of 3.7 lakhs for its base variant and 4.7 lakhs for its top-end. Hence, Maruti’s new hatchback definitely beats the old one on the basis of its price.
Contrary, the Swift diesel has price range between 5.45-6.70 lakhs (as per the variants).
Engine details:
Though, Swift is costlier than Celerio but also it offers option of both diesel and petrol fuel availability while the new hatchback just has petrol unit. Also, Swift has more powerful engine and also tendency to develop more power than the other one.
The Swift is powered by 1197cc, 1.2 liter K-series petrol engine which is good to develop the max power of 85.8bhp and peak torque of 114Nm while the Celerio gets 1.0 liter K-series petrol engine churning out the max power and torque of 67.07bhp and 90Nm which is clearly not as better as the company’s older car.
Also, as mentioned above, Swift is equipped with a diesel engine which is 1248cc, 4-cylinder DDiS engine and responsible to produced 74bhp and 190Nm of max output and torque respectively.
As per its transmission is concerned, Celerio undoubtedly goes a step over the Swift by offering 5-speed manual as well as automatic both transmission gearbox while the old Swift is only mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. Also, with this equipped automatic transmission in Celerio, company has used an improved technology with it by making it an AMT (automated manual transmission) to assist the car in improved drivability.
As per their fuel economy is concerned, Celerio offers better mileage figures of 23.4 km/l over the 18.6 km/l mileage of Swift petrol. However, the Swift diesel offers 22.9 km/l of fuel efficiency.
All mileage figures mentioned above are ARAI Certified.
Performance:
Handling wise, Swift is a decent car which performs well not only in highway but even in city roads. Its powerful engine equipment makes it one of the best driven cars for the daily basis and its users enjoy its driving. Contrary, Celerio is new but still people who have taken its ride are looking well appealed and satisfied by this trendy hatchback, the reason may be use of advanced technology including the new clutch-less transmission gearbox about which company is claiming that it has been introduced very first in industry.
Space & Dimension:
Being a hatchback model, both the cars offer seating capacity for five passengers but Swift is longer and wider than Celerio. The Swift is 3850mm long, 1695mm wide and 1530mm tall while the all-new Celerio is 3600mm in length, 1600mm in width and 1560mm in height. Wheelbase and ground clearance of Swift are 2430mm and 170mm which are slightly longer than Celerio’s 2425mm of wheelbase and 165mm of ground clearance.
Exterior, Interior & Safety:
Being a same brand model, both the cars share almost similar feature equipments at inside as well as outside. The outside glimpse of both the models is not much different; both are small yet classy hatchbacks which give a nice feel while sitting. Maruti has designed these cars with almost every requisite features which are being demanded now-a-days. But, material quality used in interior is not-so good but it is a problem with both the hatchbacks coz both are Maruti’s.
Safety wise, Maruti has tried to give its best but still there is a one major drawback of company’s almost every hatchback that essential safety devices like ABS and airbags are only available as optional features which can be only availed by spending extra money.
Verdict:
Maruti Suzuki Celerio:-
Pros: – More affordable price
– Better fuel economy
– Available with manual as well as automatic both transmissions
Cons: – Diesel fuel is missing
Maruti Suzuki Swift:-
Pros: – Comparatively powerful engine
– Spacious than Celerio at inside cabin
Cons: – Only manual transmission