Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault Scala [2012-2017]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Swift and Renault Scala [2012-2017]. The Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 6.49 Lakh and Renault Scala [2012-2017] price is Rs. 7.59 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Renault Scala [2012-2017] is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Swift provides the mileage of 24.8 kmpl and Scala [2012-2017] provides the mileage of 16.95 kmpl.

Swift vs Scala [2012-2017] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Swift	Scala [2012-2017]
Price	Rs. 6.49 Lakh	Rs. 7.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1498 cc
Power	80 bhp	98 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Rs. 6.49 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Renault Scala [2012-2017]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 7.59 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

LXi

Renault Scala [2012-2017]

RxE Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z 12E with ISS	Renault XH2 Petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5700 rpm	98 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm	134 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.8View Mileage Details	16.95View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	918
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.8	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 80 R14	185 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	165 / 80 R14	185 / 70 R14

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction
Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Magma Grey Metallic	Solid Black
	Prime Spledid Silver	Metallic Blue
	Pearl Arctic White	Royal Orchid
	Sizzling Red Metallic	Metallic Silver
	Sizzling Red Metallic	Pearl White

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Scala [2012-2017] comparison with similar cars

Swift vs Scala [2012-2017] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Swift and Renault Scala [2012-2017]?

Maruti Suzuki Swift price is Rs. 6.49 Lakh and Renault Scala [2012-2017] price is Rs. 7.59 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Swift is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Swift and Scala [2012-2017] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the LXi variant, mileage of Swift is 24.8kmpl and for the RxE Petrol variant, mileage of Scala [2012-2017] is 16.95kmpl. Thus making Swift the most fuel efficient as compared to Scala [2012-2017]

Q: How is the performance of Swift compared to Scala [2012-2017]?

For the LXi variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm of torque. For the RxE Petrol variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Scala [2012-2017] produces 98 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 134 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Renault Scala [2012-2017]

Length (mm)	3860	4425
Width (mm)	1735	1695
Height (mm)	1520	1505
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2600
Ground Clearance (mm)	163	161
Kerb Weight (kg)		1010

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	265	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	41

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	50000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers