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Hyundai H1 vs Suzuki Swift Sport: the short answer
H1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift Sport remains close.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 899,900
·
Swift Sport:
current from
ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H1
Swift Sport
Maximum Power
H1125 kW @ 3600 rpm
Swift Sport103 kW
Maximum Torque
H1441 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Swift Sport230 Nm
Engine Size
H12497 cc
Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H111.8 km/l
Swift Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
H1185 mm
Swift Sport0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Hyundai H1
2.5 CRDi Executive
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
H1
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Swift Sport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Swift Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year
2008
2026
Generation
Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics
Current market generation
Facelift History
Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2008
2026
Body Style
MPV
Hatchback
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
MPV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
2220 kg
-
Vehicle Type
MPV
Hatchback
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Length
5125 mm
3860 mm
Width
1920 mm
1735 mm
Height
1925 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
820 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
920 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
810 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
9 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
900 mm
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Front Track Width
1665 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame Body-on-Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-leaf
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion beam
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
All + Sliding Door
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
No
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
3076 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
3076 l
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual air conditioning
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
2
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Panoramic Roof
No
No
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space-saver spare wheel
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rim Size
16
16
Sound System
6
4
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
No
No
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
D4CB
K14C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2497 cc
1373 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3600 rpm
103 kW
Maximum Torque
441 Nm @ 2000 rpm
230 Nm
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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.3 kW/tonne
112.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
198.6 Nm/tonne
250.0 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
H1
Swift Sport
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
5-speed Automatic
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3
Number of Gears
5
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
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 Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
5
4
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
37
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Applicable
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
No
No
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
No
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Applicable
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Seat Material
Leather Captain Seats
Fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
Power (1st Row), Manual (2nd & 3rd)
-
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Folding Rear Seats
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
1530 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1530 mm
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustment
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustment
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric upholstery
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
4
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-Info Display
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
2
USB-A / USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8 inch
7
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
6
4
Infotainment Screen
8 inch
7
Touchscreen
8 inch
7
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
LED Headlamps
No
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
No
No
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Creamy White, Phantom Black, Sleek Silver
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
MPV
-
DRL
Yes
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
No
No
Led Taillights
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Headlamps
No
No
Headlight Type
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
300 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
No
Underbody Protection
Yes
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
-
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Tyre Size
235/65 R16
195/60 R16
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Space-saver spare wheel
Front Brake Disc Diameter
320 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
294 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
16
16
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Space-saver spare wheel
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
16
16
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual parking brake
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
-
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
R5500
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
5 Years / 90000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
5 Years / 90000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
5 Years / 90000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Warranty Years
5
5 Years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 Years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 Years / 200000 km
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
145 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
H1
Swift Sport
Ownership Role
Private and family
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
899900
250000
Starting Price Zar
899900
250000
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and Swift Sport comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H1 59 vs Swift Sport 45.
Efficiency index: H1 47 vs Swift Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Swift Sport 67.
Practicality index: H1 86 vs Swift Sport 42.
Ownership-cover index: H1 65 vs Swift Sport 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H1 leads by 13 points
H1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift Sport remains close.
Performance
H1 +14
Efficiency
Swift Sport +15
Safety
H1 +1
Practicality
H1 +44
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H1
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
86/100
Ownership
65/100
Swift Sport
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai H1
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 53 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H1 leads. However, Swift Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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