No matter how many SUVs and Crossovers run out from the production line, the preferred choice for most city commutes are still small hatchbacks. These take the less real estate of the road, you can chuck them in smaller parking spaces and they are also economical. The market has some good options and Ford is soon going to bring back an automatic with the fun-to-drive Figo. So which auto mid-size hatchback should you prefer? We are going to answer just that in Ford Figo AT Vs Maruti Swift AMT Vs Hyundai Grand-i10 Nios AMT spec comparison.
Ford Figo AT Vs Swift AMT Vs Nios AMT - Design and Dimensions
Ford Figo's design hasn't changed much, even after the facelift. The BLU trim does come with some blue inserts which replace the blingy chrome we see on the lower trims. The front of the Figo looks good thanks to the angled grille and blue inserts. We still miss out on projector headlights or LED headlights. The black alloy wheels improve the aesthetics further and the blue BLU trim at the boot is overdone.
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The Maruti Swift is one heck of a flamboyant car. It just looks smashing and cute at the same time. The dimensions are crisp and the front profile, with the LED headlights, looks amazing. The rear also gets LED taillights which the Figo and Nios miss out on. The 15-inch alloy wheels of the Swift also looks the best among the other two.
Hyundai Grand-i10 Nios is the freshest of the lot and it feels like one too. The front is very aggressive with elongated headlights and boomerang LED DRLs. The dual-tone alloy wheels look a bit busy but the side profile looks good overall. The turbo petrol of the Nios also gets dual-tone roof which looks more sporty. Overall, although looks are subjective, the Swift is the one which looks the best here.
| Model | Figo | Swift | G-i10 Nios |
| Length | 3941mm | 3840mm | 3805mm |
| Width | 1704mm | 1735mm | 1680mm |
| Height | 1525mm | 1530mm | 1520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2490mm | 2450mm | 2450mm |
Ford Figo AT Vs Swift AMT Vs Nios AMT - Interiors and Features
Ford Figo gets good quality interiors and some good amount of features too. Ford gave a push-button start, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers with the facelift of the Figo. The interior also gets blue inserts on the door pads in BLU trim. Talking about the features, Figo gets a freestanding touchscreen system with navigation, auto AC, 6 airbags, power ORVMs with folding function, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, steering mounted controls and other useful features.
Maruti Suzuki Swift gets sporty interiors with the all-black theme. The twin-pot instrument dials design looks sporty which is further accentuated by D-cut steering wheel. The centre console is tilted towards the driver, again, to make it look more sporty. The overall quality of the interior is not the best but they do look sporty. Talking about the features, it gets keyless entry and go, automatic AC, touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple Car Play, dual airbags, steering mounted controls, LED headlights and other features.
The Hyundai Grand-i10 Nios is the most feature-packed car here, in Hyundai's tradition. The interiors of the Nios are of better quality and also spacious thanks to slim door panels and light shade materials. Talking about the features, we get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Car Play, automatic AC, steering mounted controls, rearview monitor, rear AC vents, Bluelink, push-button start and more useful features.
Ford Figo AT Vs Swift AMT Vs Nios AMT - Engine and Performance
| Model | Figo | Swift | G-i10 Nios |
| Engine | 1.2-litre 3-cyl | 1.2-litre petrol | 1.2-litre petrol |
| Power | 96 HP | 82 bhp | 82 bhp |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 113 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed AT | 5-speed AMT | 5-speed AMT |
If we talk about the automatic in particular, the Ford Figo comes with the best gearbox here. It is a 6-speed torque converter box we also get in the Ecosport and this time, it is mated to the 1.2-litre petrol engine. The automatic gearbox of the Figo offers a smooth experience and seamless shifts. Other two cars here use the AMT boxes which are less smoother.
If you want fuel efficiency, then it is the Grand-i10 Nios which offers also offers the option of Diesel automatic. That too uses the 5-speed manual mated to a 1.2-litre diesel engine. Swift has ditched the diesel engine and Figo doesn't offer the option of automatic with the diesel.
Ford Figo AT Vs Swift AMT Vs Nios AMT - Price
| Model | Figo | Swift | Nios |
| AT/AMT/AMT | TBA | Rs 6.66 - 8.02 lakh | Rs 6.45 - 7.69 lakh |
Ford is yet to launch the Figo AT and its price is still unknown. As ford will use torque converter over AMT, we expect it to be priced similar to the AMTs as the Figo also lack some features. We will tell you our verdict once Ford announces the prices of the Figo AT. Till then, you tell which one will be your choice. Tell us in comments.
