confused between Getz D & Swift D

kausu · 19th December 2007, 12:02

hey guys....
i am planning to buy a diesel hatch and i have gone through the details of both the getz D and the swift D. but when i ask my frnds about it...some say go for the swift D and some say go for the Getz D which is too confusing.
but i am more inclined towards the getz cause of the brilliant 1.5 CRDI VGT engine which pumps out a whopping 109 BHP which is the same engine they give in the Verna..price for me isnt the issue...the only point which i want to give emphasis on is that i am going to keep which ever car i buy for atleast 5 years and so i dont want to make any mistake in taking a decision. please help me out guys!!!

Akshay1234 · 19th December 2007, 12:06

if you can afford the getz why not? the engine though is not as refined as the swift is much more powerful and quicker. the build quality of the getz is also far superior. it wont have any rattles in the 5 years you plan to keep the car. also make sure you get wider tyres etc.

Elito11 · 19th December 2007, 12:10

Both are good cars with brilliant engines!

Swift scores in its handling and cornering ability while Getz is scorcher in straight line!

Apart from that Getz has better cabin insulation and overall better built. It is also more expensive. I own a Getz 1.3 and the car is solid.

FE should hardly be a concern as here. Personally i would go for the getz for the simple reason its FAST!

If you plan to do a lot of highway driving Getz might be a better bet..in city its a even match and depends on TEST DRIVE!!

Do update us when you make the final choice

Elito

eclectix 1st · 19th December 2007, 12:11

Since you intend to keep the car for 5 yrs & more, you should b

A.S.S
Servicing & Maintenance costs
FE

there are a couple of threads which will guide you on that, please search for the same. You will get a lot of useful information.

cheers

Ramsagar · 19th December 2007, 12:19

GETZ: High price, greater stability,but less resale,Heavy engine noise.

Swift VDI: good VFM,better resale value,low engine noise,smooth suspension.
decide the factors that u r comfortable.

Sush · 19th December 2007, 12:22

Hi Kausu,

Both the cars are good and backed by good service network. You will not regret buying any of these two.
In the looks department, I personally prefer Getz .

devarshi84 · 19th December 2007, 12:26

As you are buying a diesel, I would ask you to check for NVH levels on both the cars. They will increase overtime with use and may be problematic to some people.

Also Hyundai car's USUALLY(not always) are not drivers cars. WHile the engine is excellent, the car doesnt really make full use of the engine's potential. Swift infact complements the Fiat motor like a knife in butter.

And for the price I would suggest you get swift and spend the saved money on a nice ice system and better tyres.

nitrous · 19th December 2007, 12:33

The swift D is an out & out driver's car.
The Getz D is like an american muscle car-ish . A lot of power with more interior space.

humyum · 19th December 2007, 12:37

From the money u save from buying a swift diesel u can get wider tyres/alloys+petes tuning box.U get handling + power that way.Although not 110 bhp but then somewhere close
Swift all the way

windsurfer · 19th December 2007, 12:41

Buy Swift if space is not a problem. If you need more power, then you could add a Pete's box to it (with the savings you make) and it should pretty good. but may not be as good Getz which is a Verna engine.

saabasheer · 19th December 2007, 12:42

Go for swift.... With Petes Tuning box it will kill anything in this segment....

PatienceWins · 19th December 2007, 12:43

The engine in Swift is a cracker and the handling is also good. But the build quality is bad. I do not like the looks from the back and the back seat is cramped and claustrophobic.

Getz is better of the two. It has got space, power, build quality and gives feeling of a sedan. But it sells at a premium considering the lack of features. I would recommend to wait until the ABS version gets launched.

tsk1979 · 19th December 2007, 13:04

If you want more space, and price is not an issue then Getz D is a no brainer.
However if you are looking for VFM swift D makes more sense.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 19th December 2007, 13:07

This must be the dumbest question here-

Whats the waiting period for a TD of the Getz? The situation here is that, its ungetzable! Not even a display car YET!

devarshi84 · 20th December 2007, 01:19

The answer is simple. dont getz it. :P

And swiftly go to the maruti's. Getz is certainly not new enough for the dealer to not have test drive car.

19th December 2007, 12:02	#1
kausu BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 55 Thanked: 28 Times	confused between Getz D & Swift D hey guys.... i am planning to buy a diesel hatch and i have gone through the details of both the getz D and the swift D. but when i ask my frnds about it...some say go for the swift D and some say go for the Getz D which is too confusing. but i am more inclined towards the getz cause of the brilliant 1.5 CRDI VGT engine which pumps out a whopping 109 BHP which is the same engine they give in the Verna..price for me isnt the issue...the only point which i want to give emphasis on is that i am going to keep which ever car i buy for atleast 5 years and so i dont want to make any mistake in taking a decision. please help me out guys!!!
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19th December 2007, 12:06	#2
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	if you can afford the getz why not? the engine though is not as refined as the swift is much more powerful and quicker. the build quality of the getz is also far superior. it wont have any rattles in the 5 years you plan to keep the car. also make sure you get wider tyres etc.
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19th December 2007, 12:10	#3
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 107 Times	Both are good cars with brilliant engines! Swift scores in its handling and cornering ability while Getz is scorcher in straight line! Apart from that Getz has better cabin insulation and overall better built. It is also more expensive. I own a Getz 1.3 and the car is solid. FE should hardly be a concern as here. Personally i would go for the getz for the simple reason its FAST! If you plan to do a lot of highway driving Getz might be a better bet..in city its a even match and depends on TEST DRIVE!! Do update us when you make the final choice Elito Last edited by Elito11 : 19th December 2007 at 12:12.
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19th December 2007, 12:11	#4
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Since you intend to keep the car for 5 yrs & more, you should b A.S.S Servicing & Maintenance costs FE there are a couple of threads which will guide you on that, please search for the same. You will get a lot of useful information. cheers
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19th December 2007, 12:19	#5
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	GETZ: High price, greater stability,but less resale,Heavy engine noise. Swift VDI: good VFM,better resale value,low engine noise,smooth suspension. decide the factors that u r comfortable.
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19th December 2007, 12:22	#6
Sush BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Noida, New York Posts: 308 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Kausu, Both the cars are good and backed by good service network. You will not regret buying any of these two. In the looks department, I personally prefer Getz .
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19th December 2007, 12:26	#7
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	As you are buying a diesel, I would ask you to check for NVH levels on both the cars. They will increase overtime with use and may be problematic to some people. Also Hyundai car's USUALLY(not always) are not drivers cars. WHile the engine is excellent, the car doesnt really make full use of the engine's potential. Swift infact complements the Fiat motor like a knife in butter. And for the price I would suggest you get swift and spend the saved money on a nice ice system and better tyres.
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19th December 2007, 12:33	#8
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	The swift D is an out & out driver's car. The Getz D is like an american muscle car-ish . A lot of power with more interior space.
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19th December 2007, 12:37	#9
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,752 Thanked: 5,427 Times	From the money u save from buying a swift diesel u can get wider tyres/alloys+petes tuning box.U get handling + power that way.Although not 110 bhp but then somewhere close Swift all the way Last edited by humyum : 19th December 2007 at 12:43.
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19th December 2007, 12:41	#10
windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 513 Thanked: 25 Times	Buy Swift if space is not a problem. If you need more power, then you could add a Pete's box to it (with the savings you make) and it should pretty good. but may not be as good Getz which is a Verna engine.
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19th December 2007, 12:42	#11
saabasheer BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 70 Thanked: 13 Times	Go for swift.... With Petes Tuning box it will kill anything in this segment....
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19th December 2007, 12:43	#12
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	The engine in Swift is a cracker and the handling is also good. But the build quality is bad. I do not like the looks from the back and the back seat is cramped and claustrophobic. Getz is better of the two. It has got space, power, build quality and gives feeling of a sedan. But it sells at a premium considering the lack of features. I would recommend to wait until the ABS version gets launched.
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19th December 2007, 13:04	#13
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	If you want more space, and price is not an issue then Getz D is a no brainer. However if you are looking for VFM swift D makes more sense.
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19th December 2007, 13:07	#14
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,498 Times View My Garage	This must be the dumbest question here- Whats the waiting period for a TD of the Getz? The situation here is that, its ungetzable! Not even a display car YET! Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 19th December 2007 at 13:08.
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20th December 2007, 01:19	#15
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	The answer is simple. dont getz it. :P And swiftly go to the maruti's. Getz is certainly not new enough for the dealer to not have test drive car. Last edited by devarshi84 : 20th December 2007 at 01:23.
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