A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
MG3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift Sport remains close.
MG3 starts ZAR 200,000 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MG3
Swift Sport
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Swift Sport103 kW
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Swift Sport230 Nm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
Swift Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
Swift Sport0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
MG3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Swift Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
MG3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Swift Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Current market generation
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Length
4113 mm
3860 mm
Width
1797 mm
1735 mm
Height
1502 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
920 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K14C
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1373 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
103 kW
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
230 Nm
Combined Power
155 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
425 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
112.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
250.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3
Number of Gears
3
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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 Available
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
3
4
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
37 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
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
MG3
Swift Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Fabric upholstery
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
7
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
7
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual parking brake
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
469900
250000
Starting Price Zar
469900
250000
Spec
MG3
Swift Sport
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 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: MG3 40 vs Swift Sport 45.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs Swift Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs Swift Sport 67.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs Swift Sport 42.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 not separately scored 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
MG3 leads by 13 points
MG3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift Sport remains close.
Performance
Swift Sport +5
Efficiency
MG3 +28
Safety
MG3 +25
Practicality
MG3 +6
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
Swift Sport
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 53 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 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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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.
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