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AviatoR · 17th November 2007, 23:18

Going by your requirements:
1. drivability at lower speeds for mumbai traffic ( basically which of these two cars, do you guys find nippier)

Here i think the i10 is better. It generates decent torque at lower rpm which translates to better drivability + u have already driven and experienced it. Swift petrol does not have the same and struggles in 2nd gear in slow moving traffic.

2. better suspension ( softer suspension/feel less bumps)

Well i have not driven the i10 but hav driven the swift and also been in its backseat. The ride here is also not the smoothest (slightly on the bumpy side) but better than a santro.

3. Maintenece costs

Being Maruti, Swift will be easier on the pocket. And here's the tricky part. Since the i10 is so new, there is no way of knowing the cost of spares and servicing. The spares of some hyundai cars are not the cheapest though.

4.lower no. of gear shifts reqd for mumbai city
Again same as the 1st point.

5. VFM - does the i10 justify its price for maybe having something the swift doesnt

Well sorry again not driven the i10. Swift is a great car to drive. All that power is certainly handy when overtaking. I wont say much as there are a lot of threads u'll find here detailing the ownership experiences of swift.

17th November 2007, 23:18	#3 (permalink)
AviatoR BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai<->Pune Posts: 64	Going by your requirements: 1. drivability at lower speeds for mumbai traffic ( basically which of these two cars, do you guys find nippier) Here i think the i10 is better. It generates decent torque at lower rpm which translates to better drivability + u have already driven and experienced it. Swift petrol does not have the same and struggles in 2nd gear in slow moving traffic. 2. better suspension ( softer suspension/feel less bumps) Well i have not driven the i10 but hav driven the swift and also been in its backseat. The ride here is also not the smoothest (slightly on the bumpy side) but better than a santro. 3. Maintenece costs Being Maruti, Swift will be easier on the pocket. And here's the tricky part. Since the i10 is so new, there is no way of knowing the cost of spares and servicing. The spares of some hyundai cars are not the cheapest though. 4.lower no. of gear shifts reqd for mumbai city Again same as the 1st point. 5. VFM - does the i10 justify its price for maybe having something the swift doesnt Well sorry again not driven the i10. Swift is a great car to drive. All that power is certainly handy when overtaking. I wont say much as there are a lot of threads u'll find here detailing the ownership experiences of swift.