Ever since the new Swift broke ground, there has been a buzz in the Indian market. Potential customers and Swift fanboys (the Maruti, not the pop singer) have been eagerly awaiting its launch in India. While that may take some time, Maruti Suzuki have already launched the new DZire.
The new DZire is the third generation of the popular compact sedan. While the new model features a lot of additions, one of the biggest changes to the car is its badging. The new car will not carry the ‘Swift DZire’ name anymore and will simply be known as the ‘DZire’. Read our launch story of the 2017 Maruti Suzuki DZire to have a fair idea about what the newbie is packing before it goes up against its rivals. Let’s take a look at how the car fares against the competition on paper. Please note that we have compared all the top-end variants of each car and equipment levels in the lower variants will vary.
Engine and Output:
Petrol:
|
Car |
Engine capacity (litres)/ Number of cylinders |
Maximum Power (PS) |
Maximum Torque (Nm) |
Transmission |
|
Maruti Suzuki DZire |
1.2/4 |
83 |
113 |
Five-speed AMT |
|
Tata Tigor |
1.2/3 |
85 |
114 |
Five-speed manual |
|
Honda Amaze |
1.2/4 |
90 |
110 |
CVT |
|
Volkswagen Ameo |
1.2/3 |
75 |
110 |
Five-speed manual |
|
Hyundai Xcent |
1.2/4 |
83 |
114 |
Four-speed auto |
Diesel:
|
Car |
Engine capacity (litres)/ Number of cylinders |
Maximum Power (PS) |
Maximum Torque (Nm) |
Transmission |
|
Maruti Suzuki DZire |
1.3/4 |
75 |
190 |
Five-speed AMT |
|
Tata Tigor |
1.05/3 |
70 |
140 |
Five-speed manual |
|
Honda Amaze |
1.5/4 |
100 |
200 |
Five-speed manual |
|
Volkswagen Ameo |
1.5/4 |
110 |
250 |
Seven-speed dual-clutch auto |
|
Hyundai Xcent |
1.2/3 |
75 |
190 |
Five-speed manual |
Safety Check:
|
Car |
Airbags |
ABS |
|
Maruti Suzuki DZire |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Tata Tigor |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Honda Amaze |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Volkswagen Ameo |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Hyundai Xcent |
Yes |
Yes |
Dimensions
|
Car |
Length (mm) |
Width (mm) |
Height (mm) |
Ground clearance (mm) |
Wheelbase (mm) |
Fuel tank capacity (litres) |
|
Maruti Suzuki DZire |
3995 |
1735 |
1515 |
163 |
2450 |
37 |
|
Tata Tigor |
3992 |
1677 |
1537 |
170 |
2450 |
35 |
|
Honda Amaze |
3990 |
1680 |
1505 |
NA |
2405 |
35 |
|
Volkswagen Ameo |
3995 |
1682 |
1483 |
NA |
2470 |
45 |
|
Hyundai Xcent |
3995 |
1660 |
1520 |
NA |
2425 |
43 |
Watch out for our comprehensive first drive impression of the 2017 Maruti Suzuki DZire in the June issue of Car India.
Story: Joshua Varghese
