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.
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7-inch touchscreen infotainment on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors on GL+, fabric upholstery, height-adjustable drive
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
Boot Space Seats Down
315
579
Seat Belt Warning
Front Seats
All Seats
Seat Trim
Vinyl and fabric
Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Fabric Seats
Vinyl and fabric
Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl and fabric
Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
60 40 Split Seat
50:50 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Seat Fold Type
50:50 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Armrest Front
Not Available
Standard Sport Armrest
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Integrated in Seat Back
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Integrated in Seat Back
Interior Colours
2
1
Interior Trim Colour
2
1
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Spec
S-Presso
Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage
22.7 km/l
15.6 km/l
City Mileage
18.6 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
26.1 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
27
37
Real-world Mileage
22.7 km/l
15.6 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Swift Sport
Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear ISOFIX anchors
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Driver-side switch
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
EBD
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Seats
All Seats
BA
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front Seats
All Seats
Driver Airbag
2 front SRS airbags
6
Passenger Airbag
2 front SRS airbags
6
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
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
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen multireflector
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Swift Sport
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
7-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
4.2-inch Colour LCD
USB Ports
Front centre console
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
FM Radio
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Via Smartphone
AUX Input
Not Available
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Multi Information Display
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Infotainment Screen
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
7-inch Touchscreen
Display Audio
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
7-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue, Solid White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Turquoise Blue Pearl (S-Edition), Sizzling Red with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone), Speedy Blue with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone)
Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl
Tare Mass Kg
750-770 kg
990 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
2019
Generation
First generation S-Presso on HEARTECT lightweight platform, shared across Suzuki's entry-level range globally; developed specifically for emerging market buyers prioritising fuel economy and low running costs
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
Launched in SA in 2021 as a new nameplate; S-Edition trim added in 2023 with two-tone colour options and additional colour variants; no significant mechanical updates since launch
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
2023
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT
Spec
S-Presso
Swift Sport
Price Zar
219900 ZAR
493900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
219900
493900
Starting Price Zar
219900
493900
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Spec
S-Presso
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
145 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This S-Presso 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: S-Presso 21 vs Swift Sport 50.
Efficiency index: S-Presso 83 vs Swift Sport 60.
Safety-equipment index: S-Presso 52 vs Swift Sport 87.
Practicality index: S-Presso 53 vs Swift Sport 50.
Ownership-cover index: S-Presso 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 12 points
Swift Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while S-Presso remains close.
Performance
Swift Sport +29
Efficiency
S-Presso +23
Safety
Swift Sport +35
Practicality
S-Presso +3
Ownership
Swift Sport +11
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Swift Sport
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
71/100
S-Presso
Performance
21/100
Efficiency
83/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Swift Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 51 pts for S-Presso
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Swift Sport leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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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