Hyundai Elite i20 vs VW Polo VS Maruti Swift vs Fiat Punto Evo: Specs and Features Compared

If you are planning to buy a premium hatchback this festive season, this list is tailor made just for you as we compare the features, technical specifications and prices of the new entrants in this segment.

We compare the latest entrant from Korean car maker Hyundai Elite i20, the German Volkswagen Polo, the Indian segment leader Maruti Suzuki Swift and Italian Fiat Punto Evo to find out which car emerges the winner in the competition.

Here is a chart that explains the Diesel engine specifications of these four hatchbacks:

Manufacturer/Model	Hyundai Elite i20	Volkswagen Polo	Maruti Swift	Fiat Punto Evo	Leader
Displacement (cc)	1396	1498	1248	1368	VW Polo
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Common Feature
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	89 @ 4000rpm	89 @ 4200rpm	74 @ 4000rpm	90 @ 4000rpm	Fiat Punto Evo
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	220 @ 1500rpm	230 @ 1500rpm	190 @ 2000rpm	209 @ 2000rpm	VW Polo
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	22.54	20.14	22.9	20.5	Maruti Swift
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Common Feature
No of gears (Gears)	6	5	5	5	Hyundai Elite i20
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Common Feature
Price (Ex-showroom Delhi)	6.09-7.66	6.27-7.99	5.45-6.70	5.27-7.20	Maruti Swift

The Fiat Punto EVO takes the cake for the most powerful engine with 90bhp while the Hyundai Elite i20 and Volkswagen Polo share the second spot with 89bhp each. However, the Volkswagen Polo has got more pulling power with 230Nm of torque. Maruti’s Swift is the least powered car with 74bhp of power and 190Nm of torque.

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But, Maruti Swift, as expected, emerges as the most fuel efficient of the lot with an ARAI certified fuel economy of 22.9 kmpl. Hyundai Elite i20 is the only car to have an extra gear which will provide better highway cruising capabilities. Price-wise, the Maruti Swift’s highest variant is the cheapest among the lot.

But what about Petrol? Although the prices of petrol are skyrocketing, low car prices woo more audience towards the petrol power cars. Here is a chart that explains the Petrol engine specifications of these four hatchbacks:

Manufacturer/Model	Hyundai Elite i20	Volkswagen Polo	Maruti Swift	Fiat Punto Evo	Leader
Displacement (cc)	1197	1198	1197	1248	Fiat Punto Evo
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Common Feature
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 @ 6000rpm	74 @ 5400rpm	85 @ 6000rpm	89 @ 6000rpm	Fiat Punto Evo
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 @ 4000rpm	110 @ 3750rpm	114 @ 4000rpm	115 @ 2500rpm	Fiat Punto Evo
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18.6	16.47	18.6	14.4	Tie (Elite i20/Swift)
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Common Feature
No of gears (Gears)	5	5	5	5	Common Feature
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Common Feature
Price (Ex-showroom Delhi)	4.89-6.46	4.99-7.99	4.42-5.65	4.55-6.65	Maruti Swift

The Fiat Punto Evo’s 1.4-litre engine scores top points in terms of engine power with 89bhp while the Maruti Swift finishes on second spot with 84bhp. Hyundai’s Elite i20 grabbed the third spot with 83bhp while Volkswagen Polo finished last with 74bhp. The Hyundai Elite i20 and Fiat’s Punto Evo ace the torque race at 115Nm with Maruti Swift standing on second with 114Nm. The winner in terms of torque in diesel race comes last with 110Nm.

The race for fuel efficiency resulted in a tie between the Hyundai Elite i20 and the Maruti Swift at 18.6 kmpl. Volkswagen Polo came in second with fuel efficiency number of 16.47 kmpl while the Punto Evo is the least efficient among the four at 14.4 kmpl. Once again, Swift grabbed extra points for affordability.

Finally, here is a compiled list of features available on top variants of these four hatchbacks:

SAFETY AND TRACTION
Manufacturer/Model	Hyundai Elite i20	Volkswagen Polo	Maruti Swift	Fiat Punto Evo
Airbags	2 (Driver & Co-Driver)	2 (Driver & Co-Driver)	2 (Driver & Co-Driver)	2 (Driver & Co-Driver)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt	No	No	No	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	No	No	Yes	No
SECURITY
Engine immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote	Yes	Remote	Remote
COMFORT
Rear AC	Vents Only	No	No	Vents Only
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Reach	Tilt & Reach	Tilt	Tilt
Ash Tray	No	No	Front	No
Keyless Start	Yes	No	No	No
Headlight off and lgnition Key Off Reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear Parking Sensors	With Camera	Yes	No	No
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	No
Cigarette Lighter	No	Yes	Yes	No
12V Power Outlets	2	1	1	1
SEATS AND INTERIORS
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	No	Full
Driver Armrest	Yes	No	No	No
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Boot-lid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal	Internal with Remote	Internal
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Manually Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	No	No	No
Headlamps	Regular (With DRLs)	Regular (Without DRLs)	Regular (Without DRLs)	Regular (Without DRLs)
Automatic Head Lamps	Yes	No	No	No
Daytime Running Lamps	No	No	No	No
INSTRUMENTS
Distance to Empty	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Consumption	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
ENTERTAINMENT
Music Player Size	2 Din	2 Din	2 Din	2 Din
DVD Playback	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio	Phone Only	No	Phone
Speakers	6	4	6	4
WARRANTY
Warranty (Years)	2	2	2	3
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40,000	1,00,000

So, after going through the above list, which hatchback would you rather buy? Share your thoughts and opinion through comments below. Stay tuned to Motoroids for all the updates from the world of auto.With the ex-showroom Delhi price tag of Rs 6.09-7.66 lakh for diesel and Rs 4.89-6.46 lakh for petrol, the Hyundai offers some really good features. These features, clubbed with the fuel economy figure of 22.54 kmpl for diesel and 18.6 kmpl for petrol, make the Hyundai Elite i20 a potent competitor against the others. But can it stand against the value for money Maruti Swift? This is something that only time will tell.