Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Eeco 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 Eeco
EECO 2D 2WD 1197p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 2,250,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW
🔧 104 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 Eeco vs Suzuki New Swift: the short answer
New Swift has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eeco remains close.
Eeco starts KES 600,000 cheaper
Eeco from KES 2,250,000 · New Swift from KES 2,850,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Eeco | New Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Eeco59 kW | New Swift60 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Eeco104.4 Nm | New Swift111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Engine Size | Eeco1197 cc | New Swift1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | EecoNot Officially Disclosed | New SwiftNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Eeco160 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)
Eeco
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
New Swift
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Eeco
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
New Swift
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Eeco | 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 | Van | Compacts |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Van | Compact hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Spec | Eeco | New Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3675 mm | 3860 mm |
| Width | 1475 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1825 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 145 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 145 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 540 l | 265 l |
| Kerb Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1540 kg | 1390 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 600 kg | 430 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 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 Eeco 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: Eeco 29 vs New Swift 29.
Efficiency index: Eeco 61 vs New Swift 67.
Safety-equipment index: Eeco 34 vs New Swift 82.
Practicality index: Eeco 52 vs New Swift 49.
Ownership-cover index: Eeco 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
Eeco and New Swift image comparison
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Suzuki Eeco
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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
New Swift leads by 12 points
New Swift has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eeco remains close.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
12
points
Data
68%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
New Swift
Performance
29
Efficiency
67
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Leads by 12 points
43
#2
Eeco
Performance
29
Efficiency
61
Safety
34
Practicality
52
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Level
Efficiency
New Swift +6
Safety
New Swift +48
Practicality
Eeco +3
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
New Swift
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
Eeco
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
34/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, New Swift leads. However, Eeco may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Eeco 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.