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Mileage of a Swift, If you’re considering holding onto a Maruti Swift for half a decade, you’re probably wondering: what kind of efficiency can you realistically expect after 5 years of ownership? Here’s a comprehensive look—from controlled long‑term tests to everyday owner experiences.
1. Manufacturer vs Reality: What ARAI Says
- ARAI-certified ratings for the latest 1.2 L petrol Swift are 24.80 km/L (manual) and 25.75 km/L (AMT) reddit.com+15spinny.com+15autocarindia.com+15.
- Real-world averages are lower: around 17–18 km/L in city driving and 20–21 km/L on the highway for manuals; 16–17 km/L city and 19–20 km/L highway for AMTs spinny.com.
2. Long-Term Tested: Fleet & Review Data
- Autocar India reported ~13 km/L in heavy traffic, rarely dropping below that, and around 24–25 km/L overall linkedin.com+2autocarindia.com+2autocarindia.com+2.
- Auto Today (after 6,000 km) measured 15.6 km/L, likely in mixed driving — city and highway spinny.com+15indiatoday.in+15reddit.com+15.
3. Voices of Owners (Reddit & Team-BHP) – Mileage of a Swift
• City Driving Figures
SPAK36 on r/CarsIndia:
“I have a 2018 swift vxi model and able to clock around 15‑18 kmpl inside city and 21+ kmpl on highway.” autocarindia.com+11reddit.com+11reddit.com+11
Fine‑Palpitation‑943 noted:
“returns a mileage of 18+ in city” with the AMT reddit.com+7reddit.com+7spinny.com+7
• Highways & Diesels
A Reddit user with a Swift diesel auto reported an incredible 41 km/L on flat highway stretches indianautosblog.com+6linkedin.com+6spinny.com+6.
• Older Models
In Pakistan, a Swift DLX auto (older generation) got only 8–9 km/L in city driving reddit.com+1spinny.com+1.
• Ownership Reports
- Team-BHP long-term owner (second-gen Swift) averaged 19–20 km/L when cruising at 90–100 km/h linkedin.com+10team-bhp.com+10team-bhp.com+10.
4. What You’ll Typically See After 5 Years
| Situation | Expected Mileage |
|---|---|
| Urban averages (manual) | 15–18 km/L |
| Urban averages (AMT) | 13–17 km/L |
| Highway driving | 19–22 km/L |
| Older/diesel variants (vintage) | Can dip below 10 km/L |
Conclusion: After 5 years, a well‑maintained Swift should deliver around 15 km/L in city, and 20 km/L+ on highways—with slight variations based on transmission, driving style, and maintenance.
5. Why Mileage Drops Over Time
- Natural engine wear + friction
- Inadequate maintenance (filters, spark plugs, oil)
- Aggressive driving habits
- Tyres, AC usage, additional body modifications
- Older engines lack latest efficiency tech (e.g., start/stop systems only on newer models)
6. Tips to Maintain Better Mileage
- Follow manufacturer service schedule diligently
- Keep tyre pressures correct
- Drive with moderate acceleration, early gear shifts
- Minimize idling during traffic
- Prefer manual for slightly better efficiency
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