Suzuki Celerio vs Suzuki Swift Sport

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Celerio

1.0 GL AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current

ZAR 225,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 49 kW 🔧 89 Nm ⛽ 23.8 km/l

Suzuki Swift Sport

1.4 Turbo AT Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 493,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 103 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 15.6 km/l

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Decision summary

Suzuki Celerio vs Suzuki Swift Sport: the short answer

Celerio and Swift Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Celerio starts ZAR 281,000 cheaper Celerio from ZAR 188,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Celerio	Swift Sport
Maximum Power	Celerio49 kW @ 5500 rpm	Swift Sport103 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	Celerio89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	Swift Sport230 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size	Celerio998 cc	Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Celerio23.8 km/l	Swift Sport15.6 km/l
Ground Clearance	Celerio170 mm	Swift Sport130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL AMT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Evidence for Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 Turbo AT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Model imagery

Celerio and Swift Sport image comparison

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Suzuki Celerio

Suzuki Celerio exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio exterior view 2.

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Suzuki Celerio exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio exterior view 5.

Suzuki Celerio interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio interior view 1.

Suzuki Celerio interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio interior view 2.

Suzuki Celerio interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio interior view 3.

Suzuki Celerio interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio interior view 4.

Suzuki Celerio interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Celerio interior view 5.

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Suzuki Swift Sport

Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 2.

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Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 3.

Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 4.

Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport exterior view 5.

Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 1.

Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 2.

Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 3.

Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Swift Sport interior view 4.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Celerio

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover

Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Specification evidence leader

Swift Sport

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Celerio

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Swift Sport

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year	2017	2019
Generation	Second-generation Celerio on HEARTECT lightweight platform; global redesign retained the proven K10C engine while reducing weight and improving structural rigidity; the platform is shared with the S-Presso	ZC33S-series Swift Sport — third generation of the Sport nameplate globally; K14D BoosterJet replaces the naturally-aspirated M16A used in the previous generation; significant step change in performance and specification over the prior model
Facelift History	First generation introduced in SA around 2015; second-generation HEARTECT-platform Celerio launched in SA in 2017; ongoing specification updates adding Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity; currently sold model reflects 2022 specification updates	Current K14D BoosterJet-engined Swift Sport generation launched in SA in 2019; AT variant added to the SA range in 2021; no major mechanical updates since launch; specification aligned with global ZC33S series
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2021
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Hatchback	Hatchback
Color Note	Solid White, Pearl Midnight Black, Metallic Silky Silver, Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue	Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Hatchback	Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg	805-830 kg	990 kg
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Length	3695 mm	3890 mm
Width	1655 mm	1735 mm
Height	1555 mm	1480 mm
Wheelbase	2435 mm	2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	170 mm	130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	32 l	37 l
Boot/Cargo Space	295 l	265 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1240 kg	1390 kg
Payload Capacity	400 kg	420 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	4.7 m	4.8 m
Front Headroom	980 mm	965 mm
Rear Headroom	972 mm	962 mm
Front Legroom	1040 mm	1032 mm
Rear Legroom	895 mm	890 mm
Kerb Weight	-	990 kg

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Front Track Width	1440 mm	1510 mm
Rear Track Width	1440 mm	1510 mm
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Chassis Type	Monocoque	HEARTECT Sport Monocoque
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS)
Steering Column	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring — Sport Rate
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring — Sport Rate
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material	Monocoque	HEARTECT Sport Monocoque
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned
MagneRide Damping	Not Available	-
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Manual air conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows	Front and rear electric windows	All Four Windows
Keyless Entry	Not Available	Smart Key System
Push Button Start	Not Available	Push Button Start
Wireless Charging	Not Available	Not Available
Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	Not Available	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Not Available	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	Not Available	Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded	600 l	579 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	600 l	579 l
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	Manual Fold	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Not Available	Standard
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter	Not Available	Standard
AC Type	Manual air conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Adaptive Dampers	Not Available	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	Not Available	Not Available
Climate Zones	Manual air conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Electric Folding Mirrors	Front and rear electric windows	All Four Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination	Not Available	Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop	Not Available	Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button	Not Available	Push Button Start
Engine Warranty	2 Years	4 Years
Front Armrest	Not Available	Standard Sport Armrest
Front Power Outlet	1 x 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined	23.8	6.4
Glovebox Cooling	All Four Door Pockets	All Four Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Roof	Not Available	Not Available
Performance Data Logger	Not Available	-
Power Mirrors	Front and rear electric windows	All Four Windows
Push Button Start	Not Available	Push Button Start
Rear Defogger	Standard	Standard
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split single-fold	60:40 Split Fold
Rear Wing	Not Available	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Rev Matching	Not Available	-
Seat Type	Fabric	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Front Seats	All Seats
Skid Plates	Not Available	Not Available
Spare Wheel	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Speed Alert System	Not Available	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	Standard
Telescopic Steering	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command	Not Available	Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support	Not Available	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100	14.2 sec	8.5 sec
Air Conditioning	Manual air conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Bed Extender	Not Available	Not Available
Bottle Holders	4	4
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Not Available	Standard Sport Armrest
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet
Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Difflock	Not Available	Not Available
Digital Speedometer	Integrated meter display	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Manual Fold	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Front Wiper	Standard	Standard
Front Wipers Type	Standard	Standard
Glove Box	All Four Door Pockets	All Four Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Not Available	Smart Key System
Lift Gate	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Manual Aircon	Manual air conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Mirror	Electrically adjustable	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	Not Available	Smart Key System
Power Socket 12v	1 x 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside	Not Available	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	Remote central locking	Smart Key System
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically adjustable	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rim Size	14 Inches	17 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility	Not Available	Not Available
Side Impact Bars	Standard	Standard
Sonar	Rear	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System	2	4
Source Model Column	celerio	swift-sport
Sport Plus Mode	Not Available	-
Sports Bar	Not Available	Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame	Monocoque	HEARTECT Sport Monocoque
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	Not Available
TPMS	Not Available	Standard
Trim Level	top	flagship
Unlocking	Not Available	Smart Key System
Variant Role	Core range derivative	Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc	Standard	Standard
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Not Available	Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock	Not Available	Smart Key System
Wireless Charger	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Engine	1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code	K10C Dualjet	K14D
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	998 cc	1373 cc
Cylinders	3	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	Not Officially Disclosed	16
Valves per Cylinder	Not Officially Disclosed	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Multi-Point Injection	Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
Bore	73 mm	74 mm
Stroke	79.4 mm	79.4 mm
Maximum Power	49 kW @ 5500 rpm	103 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	230 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Transmission	5-Speed AMT	6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	148 km/h	210 km/h
0-100 km/h	14.2 sec	8.5 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	104 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	232.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Transverse Front-Mounted
Gearbox	5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)	6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Drivetrain Layout	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Not Applicable	Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column
Final Drive Ratio	4.529:1	4.062:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.7	2.5
Number of Gears	5	6
Transmission Type	Automated Manual Transmission	6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type	5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)	6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	Two-wheel drive
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Not Applicable	Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column
Differential Type Front	Not Available	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	Not Available
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)	6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	5	6

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage	23.8 km/l	15.6 km/l
City Mileage	19.5 km/l	12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage	27.4 km/l	18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	32 l	37 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	23.8 km/l	15.6 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	32	37
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Airbags	6 SRS airbags	6
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 rear ISOFIX anchors	2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Not Available	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	Standard
Central Locking	Remote central locking	Remote Central Locking with Smart Key
Side Impact Beams	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front Seats	All Seats
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Not Available	Not Available
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Not Available
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning	Not Available	Not Available
AEB	Not Available	Not Available
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Not Available	Not Available
Curtain Airbags	Not Available	Not Available
Driver Airbag	6 SRS airbags	6
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6 SRS airbags	6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Front Seats	All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder	Front Seats	All Seats
Side Airbags	Not Available	Not Available
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Not Available
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Not Available	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6 SRS airbags	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	6 SRS airbags	6
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	Standard

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Not Available	Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Lights	Not Available	Standard
Auto Wipers	Not Available	Standard
EV Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Emergency Braking	Not Available	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Front Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor	Rear	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System	Not Available	Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers	Not Available	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	Standard
Reversing Camera	Standard	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Seat Material	Fabric	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Heated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 split single-fold	60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest	Not Available	Standard Sport Armrest
Rear Armrest	Not Available	Integrated in Seat Back
Front Shoulder Room	1330 mm	1370 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1285 mm	1345 mm
Cup Holders	4	4
Rear AC Vents	Not Available	Not Available
Rear USB Ports	0	0
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster Type	Integrated meter display	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Interior Colour Options	2	1
Driver Lumbar Support	Not Available	Not Available
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	All Four Door Pockets
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 split single-fold	60:40 Split Fold
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Fabric Seats	Fabric	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Armrest Front	Not Available	Standard Sport Armrest
Armrest Rear	Not Available	Integrated in Seat Back
Boot Space Seats Down	600	579
Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Interior Courtesy Lamps	7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on GL+, dual front airbags on GL+, ABS on GL+, manual air-conditioning, fabric upholstery, fold-flat rear seats for increased load capacity, rear parking sensors on	Alcantara sports seats with red stitching, flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, sport-specific instrument display with boost gauge and oil temperature, dual exhaust
Interior Trim Colour	2	1
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Interior Colours	2	1
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Not Available	Integrated in Seat Back
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Not Available	Not Available
Seat Belt Warning	Front Seats	All Seats
Seat Fold Type	60:40 split single-fold	60:40 Split Fold
Seat Trim	Fabric	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Infotainment System	Standard	7-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Not Available	Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Not Available	Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	2	4
Navigation System	Not Available	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster	Partial Digital	4.2-inch Colour LCD
USB Ports	Centre console USB	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Not Available	Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto	Not Available	Wired Android Auto
FM Radio	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Not Available	Via Smartphone
AUX Input	Not Available	Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size	Standard	7-inch Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Not Available	Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	Standard
Infotainment Display	Standard	7-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb	Centre console USB	2
Audio	Standard	Standard
Audio Speakers	2	4
Audio System	Standard	Standard
Display Audio	Standard	7-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	Centre console USB	2
Infotainment Screen	Standard	7-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display	Integrated meter display	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	Not Available	Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity	Standard	Wired Apple CarPlay
Radio	Standard	Standard
Touchscreen	Standard	7-inch Touchscreen

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
LED Headlamps	Halogen multireflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps	Not Available	LED DRLs
Fog Lamps	Front	Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	Not Available
Body Cladding	Plastic Body Cladding — All Models	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Exterior Colour Options	6	4
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically adjustable	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rear Wiper	Standard	Standard
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
DRL	Not Available	LED DRLs
Fog Lights	Front	Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights	Front	Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights	Halogen multireflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Auto Headlights	Not Available	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Not Available	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Not Available	LED DRLs
Electric Blind Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	5	5
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric	Front and rear electric windows	All Four Windows
Exterior Mirror Folding	Manual Fold	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Front Fog Lamps	Front	Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Levelling	Halogen multireflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamps	Halogen multireflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type	Halogen multireflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights	Halogen multireflector	LED Projector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Active Exhaust	Not Available	-
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Sunroof Slide	Not Available	Not Available
Sunroof Tilt	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Approach Angle	24 deg	17 deg
Departure Angle	44 deg	22 deg
Wading Depth	0 mm	0 mm
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Available
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Underbody Protection	Not Available	Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Recovery Hooks	1 Rear Tow Hook	1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Ramp-over Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Approach Angle Deg	24 deg	17 deg
Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Departure Angle Deg	44 deg	22 deg
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	170 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance Min	170 mm	130 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Crawl Control	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Response System	Not Available	Not Available
Underbody Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	0 mm

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	195/45 R17
Wheel Type	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter	228 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	180 mm	259 mm
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index	79	81
Tyre Speed Rating	T	Y
Wheel Rim Size	14 Inches	17 Inches
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum	Solid Disc
Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Tyre Type	175/60 R15	195/45 R17
Wheel Diameter	14 Inches	17 Inches
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Not Available	Not Available
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Standard
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Standard	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	Not Available
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Not Available	Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Tyre Pressure Display	Not Available	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Not Available	Standard
Wheel Material	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Wheel Size Type	14 Inches	17 Inches
Wheels	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost	Approx R1,500–R2,000 per Service	Approx R2,500–R3,500 per Service
Battery Warranty	12 Months	12 Months
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity	2.9 l	3.7 l
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration	4 years / 60 000 km	Not Included
Service Plan Distance	4 years / 60 000 km	Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection
Service Plan	4 years / 60 000 km	Not Included
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Warranty Years	5 years / 200 000 km	5
Warranty Kilometers	5 years / 200 000 km	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty	5 years / 200 000 km	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty	5 years / 200 000 km	5
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions	109 g/km	147 g/km
Start Stop System	Not Available	Not Available
Hybrid System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Noise Level	68 dB	70 dB
Variable Valve Timing	VVT on Intake Camshaft	Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	95 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating	Not Independently Rated	Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km	109	147

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Real-world City Mileage Min	4.8 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	6.5 l/100km	9.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	3.8 l/100km	5.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	5.0 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count	0	0

Spec	Celerio	Swift Sport
Ownership Role	Top	Flagship
Price Zar	225900 ZAR	493900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	225900	493900
Starting Price Zar	225900	493900

In depth: how these cars differ

This Celerio and Swift Sport comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Celerio 21 vs Swift Sport 50.

Efficiency index: Celerio 86 vs Swift Sport 60.

Safety-equipment index: Celerio 86 vs Swift Sport 87.

Practicality index: Celerio 55 vs Swift Sport 50.

Ownership-cover index: Celerio 60 vs Swift Sport 71.

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.

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 / 100

Evidence-index readout

Swift Sport leads by 3 points

Celerio and Swift Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 63 /100

Lead 3 points

Data 89% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Swift Sport

89% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 50

Performance 50

Efficiency 60

Safety 87

Practicality 50

Ownership 71

Leads by 3 points

Celerio

88% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 86 Check Performance 21

Performance 21

Efficiency 86

Safety 86

Practicality 55

Ownership 60

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Swift Sport +29 Efficiency Celerio +26 Safety Swift Sport +1 Practicality Celerio +5 Ownership Swift Sport +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

Swift Sport

Performance 50/100

Efficiency 60/100

Safety 87/100

Practicality 50/100

Ownership 71/100

Celerio

Performance 21/100

Efficiency 86/100

Safety 86/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Swift Sport leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 60 pts for Celerio

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Swift Sport leads. However, Celerio may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Celerio vs Swift Sport questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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Which One's Right for You?

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Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

Swift Sport leads by 3 points

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