Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Maruti Suzuki Swift (2026)
The classic hatchback shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios if you want the most power (82 bhp), the best crash-test score (2 stars).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Ignis if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.35 Lakh).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Swift if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 32.85 kmpl), the biggest boot (265 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in short
The Grand i10 Nios is Hyundai's budget hatchback pitched against the Maruti Swift, WagonR and Tata Tiago. The 2023 facelift brought sharper styling, six airbags and more features, while the tried-and-tested 1.2-litre Kappa petrol keeps running costs low. A factory-fitted CNG option and the convenience of an AMT make it a practical first car for city buyers.
Full Grand i10 Nios prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Ignis in short
The Ignis was Maruti's NEXA-retailed tallboy hatchback until it was quietly discontinued — production ended on 1 April 2026 and Maruti delisted it on 18 June 2026 after sales halved against SUV-styled rivals like the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter. Final ex-showroom prices are retained below for reference and used-market research. A new sub-4m SUV (codename Y43) is expected as its spiritual successor.
Full Ignis prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Swift in short
The fourth-generation Swift, launched in 2024, swaps the old K12 four-cylinder for a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E engine focused on efficiency. It remains India's benchmark fun-to-drive budget hatchback, rivalling the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Tata Tiago while undercutting premium hatchbacks. Six airbags are now standard across the range.
Full Swift prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand i10 Nios vs Ignis vs Swift — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios if you want the most power (82 bhp), the best crash-test score (2 stars). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Ignis if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.35 Lakh). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Swift if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 32.85 kmpl), the biggest boot (265 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Grand i10 Nios, Ignis, Swift?
The Maruti Suzuki Ignis starts lowest at ₹5.35 Lakh, against ₹5.60 Lakh for the Grand i10 Nios and ₹5.84 Lakh for the Swift (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: 2 stars; Maruti Suzuki Ignis: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki Swift: not yet NCAP-tested.