Maruti Suzuki has launched the fourth-gen Swift in India today, with prices ranging between Rs 6.49 lakh and Rs 9.65 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price range, it is very closely priced to its elder sibling, Baleno. So, to draw a clearer picture, we have compared the prices of both these hatchbacks so that you can make an informed decision.
| 2024 New Maruti Swift | Maruti Baleno |
|---|---|
| Manual Variants | |
| LXi: Rs 6,49,000 | Sigma: Rs 6,66,000 |
| VXi: Rs 7,29,500 | Delta: Rs 7,50,000 |
| VXI (O): Rs 7,56,500 | – |
| ZXi: Rs 8,29,500 | Zeta: Rs 8,43,000 |
| ZXi+: Rs 8,99,500 | Alpha: Rs 9,38,000 |
| Automatic Variants | |
| VXi AGS: Rs 7,79,500 | Delta AGS: Rs 8,00,000 |
| VXI (O) AGS: Rs 8,79,500 | Zeta AGS: Rs 8,93,000 |
| ZXi AGS: Rs 9,49,500 | – |
| ZXi+ AGS: Rs 9,64,500 | Alpha AGS: Rs 9,88,000 |
*All prices ex-showroom
As seen in the table above, the Baleno is just up to Rs 38,500 more expensive than the newly launched Swift. In fact, the price gap between these hatchbacks is extremely small for some variants.
New Maruti Swift 2024 vs Baleno – Which Car Should You Buy?
Considering the prices mentioned above, opting for the Baleno seems more practical, especially if you’re looking for the top-spec trim. For a mere Rs 23,500 extra, the Baleno’s top-tier variant offers a world of upgrades over the Swift, like UV cut glasses, a heads-up display, a 360-degree surround view system, and auto-dimming IRVM. Furthermore, the Baleno boasts larger dimensions, providing more cabin & boot space, along with a more powerful petrol engine. However, since the new Swift offers six airbags as standard, it has an edge over Baleno’s lower-spec trim. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that the Baleno belongs to the segment above, and we expect it will also be upgraded soon with enhanced safety features and consequently undergo price hikes.
As of now, Maruti has not provided the Swift with a CNG powertrain option, while the Baleno is available with this eco-friendly choice. For reference, the Baleno CNG variant is priced between Rs 8.40 – 9.33 lakh (ex-showroom).
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