Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki New Swift
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Alto
ALTOK10 RC GA 5D 998p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 1,650,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW
🔧 89 Nm
VS
Suzuki New Swift
SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT
Petrol
CVT
Current
KES 2,850,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW
🔧 112 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki New Swift: the short answer
Alto and New Swift are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Alto starts KES 1,200,000 cheaper
Alto from KES 1,650,000 · New Swift from KES 2,850,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Alto | New Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Alto49 kW @ 5500 rpm | New Swift60 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Alto89 Nm @ 3500 rpm | New Swift111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Engine Size | Alto998 cc | New Swift1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | AltoNot Officially Disclosed | New SwiftNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Alto160 mm | New Swift145 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Kenya official specification page
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Alto
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
New Swift
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alto
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
New Swift
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Alto | New Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Compacts | Compacts |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Hatchback | Compact hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Spec | Alto | New Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3530 mm | 3860 mm |
| Width | 1490 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 145 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 145 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 214 l | 265 l |
| Kerb Weight | 747 kg | 960 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1168 kg | 1390 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 421 kg | 430 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 400 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.5 m | 4.8 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alto and New Swift comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Alto 26 vs New Swift 29.
Efficiency index: Alto 75 vs New Swift 67.
Safety-equipment index: Alto 83 vs New Swift 82.
Practicality index: Alto 44 vs New Swift 49.
Ownership-cover index: Alto not separately scored vs New Swift not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
Alto and New Swift image comparison
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Suzuki Alto
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Alto leads by 0 points
Alto and New Swift are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
0
points
Data
68%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
Alto
Performance
26
Efficiency
75
Safety
83
Practicality
44
Leads by 0 points
55
#2
New Swift
Performance
29
Efficiency
67
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
New Swift +3
Efficiency
Alto +8
Safety
Alto +1
Practicality
New Swift +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Alto
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
New Swift
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Alto leads. However, New Swift may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Alto vs New Swift questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.