Budget Car: Which hatchback is the best option for you between Tata Tiago and Maruti Swift?

Budget Car: Tata Tiago and Maruti Swift are among the most popular choices in the Indian hatchback segment. Both the cars come with affordable price, good features and petrol-CNG options. On one hand, Tata Tiago comes with better safety and feature-loaded packages, while on the other hand, Maruti Swift is known for excellent mileage, low maintenance and strong resale value. If your budget is up to Rs 9 lakh, then this comparison can be helpful for you.

Price and value for money
The starting ex-showroom price of Tata Tiago is around Rs 4.70 lakh, while its top variant goes up to Rs 8.55 lakh. On the other hand, the price of Maruti Swift starts from Rs 5.79 lakh and goes up to Rs 8.80 lakh. Tiago becomes a better value for money option for those who want more features in a lower budget.

Design and features
After the facelift update, the look of Tiago has become more premium and modern. It has features like 10.25 inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, wireless charging and 360-degree camera.

Whereas Swift is known for its sporty design and better cabin finish. Apart from this, the boot space of 265 liters is bigger than the 242 liters boot space of Tiago.

Safety and performance
In terms of safety, Tiago has received a 4-star Global NCAP rating. It has features like 6 airbags, ESP and traction control. Swift also has 6 airbags, but Tiago has an edge in terms of safety.

Talking about performance, Tiago’s 1.2-litre petrol engine generates power of 85 bhp, while Swift’s engine generates power of around 80 bhp. However, Swift’s engine is considered more smooth and refined.

Who is ahead in mileage?
Maruti Swift wins in terms of mileage. Its petrol variant claims to give a mileage of up to 25.75 kmpl and the CNG variant claims to give a mileage of up to 32.85 km/kg. Whereas Tiago gives a mileage of around 20 kmpl in petrol and up to 26.49 km/kg in CNG.

If your priority is safety and features then Tata Tiago is a better option, while for higher mileage, less maintenance and better resale value it may make more sense to buy Maruti Swift.