Suzuki Ignis 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 Ignis

1.2 GLX AMT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 293,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 61 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l

Suzuki Swift Sport

1.4 Turbo AT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 493,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 103 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 15.6 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Swift Sport

⛽ Fuel Economy Ignis

🛡 Safety Ignis

📦 Practicality Ignis

🔑 Ownership Tie

Ignis starts ZAR 469900 cheaper Ignis from ZAR 237,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Engine Power	61 kW	103 kW
Torque	113 Nm	230 Nm
Engine Size	1197 cc	1373 cc
Claimed Mileage	18.9 km/l	15.6 km/l
Ground Clearance	180 mm	130 mm
Boot / Load Bay	260 l	265 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	855 kg	990 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5	5

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The Bottom Line

Both Ignis and Swift Sport are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Swift Sport +25 pts

Efficiency Ignis +11 pts

Safety Ignis +6 pts

Practicality Ignis +7 pts

Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Ignis

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

🏆 Overall Winner

Swift Sport

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Ignis

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Swift Sport

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year	2017	2019
Generation	Second-generation Ignis on Suzuki's lightweight platform — 850kg kerb weight makes it one of the lightest five-seater crossovers available in any market. K12M engine retained for proven reliability track record.	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	Original global Ignis launched in 2016; second generation arrived 2020 with updated styling and connectivity; current SA specification reflects 2023-2024 equipment update with GLX trim and active safety additions.	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	2024	2021
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Hatchback	Hatchback
Color Note	Silky Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Pearl Snow White, Burning Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Metallic, Speedy Blue	Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Hatchback	Hatchback
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Ground Clearance	180 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	2435 mm	2450 mm
Length	3700 mm	3890 mm
Width	1690 mm	1735 mm
Height	1595 mm	1480 mm
Kerb Weight	855 kg	990 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	-	1390 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	260 l	265 l
Towing Capacity	-	0 kg
Front Track Width	-	1510 mm
Rear Track Width	-	1510 mm
Turning Radius	-	4.8 m
Load Bed Length	260 l	265 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	1032 mm
Rear Legroom	-	890 mm
Front Headroom	-	965 mm
Rear Headroom	-	962 mm
Front Shoulder Room	-	1370 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	-	1345 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	260 l	579 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	420 kg
Boot Volume	260 l	265 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	32 l	37 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	-	1390 kg
Ground Clearance Max	180 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance Min	180 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	180 mm	130 mm
Height Mm	1595 mm	1480 mm
Length Mm	3700 mm	3890 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	260 l	265 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	420 kg
Cargo Volume	260 l	265 l
Tare Mass Kg	855 kg	990 kg
Turning Circle	-	4.8 m
Turning Circle M	-	4.8 m
Width Mm	1690 mm	1735 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	260 l	579 l

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Engine	1.2L K12M 4-Cylinder Petrol	1.4L K14D BoosterJet Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection
Displacement	1197 cc	1373 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Power	61 kW	103 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	5,500 rpm
Torque	113 Nm	230 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,200 rpm	2,000–3,500 rpm
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet
Turbocharger	-	Mitsubishi Turbocharged Intercooled
Top Speed	152 km/h	210 km/h
0-100 km/h	14.0 sec	8.5 sec
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Transverse Front-Mounted
Cylinder Bore	73.0 mm	74.0 mm
Piston Stroke	71.5 mm	79.4 mm
Engine Code	K12M	K14D
Engine Oil Capacity	3.3 l	3.7 l
Power	83 bhp	138 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	95 RON Unleaded Petrol
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Variable Valve Timing	VVT on Intake Camshaft	Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust
Maximum Engine RPM	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
Engine Type Config	1.2L K12M 4-Cylinder Petrol	1.4L K14D BoosterJet Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol
0–100 km/h	14.0 sec	8.5 sec
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1373 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1197 cc	1373 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	14.0 sec	8.5 sec
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	1.2L K12M 4-Cylinder Petrol	1.4L K14D BoosterJet Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1197 cc	1373 cc
Engine Power kW	61 kW	103 kW
Engine Torque Nm	113 Nm	230 Nm
Engine Valves	4	4
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	61 kW	103 kW
Max Torque Nm	113 Nm	230 Nm
Maximum Power	61 kW	103 kW
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	230 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	5,500 rpm
Active Exhaust	-	-
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	4,200 rpm	2,000–3,500 rpm
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column
Final Drive Ratio	-	4.062:1
Number of Gears	5 km/h	6 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate with Electronic Clutch Actuator	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Drivetrain	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	5 km/h	6 km/h
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	-	2.5

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage	18.9 km/l	15.6 km/l
City Mileage	13.3 - 16.7 km/l	12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage	21.7 km/l	18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	32 l	37 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.3 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.3 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.3 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	18.9 km/l	15.6 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	5.3 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.3 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.3 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	32 l	37 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

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

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	-
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	-	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard — Low Speed AEB	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Lights	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	-	Standard
Drive Modes	-	-
EV Mode	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Emergency Braking	Standard — Low Speed AEB	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Front Camera	Standard	-
Automatic High Beam	Standard	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	-	Standard
Rear View Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	Rear View Camera	Standard
Reversing Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Surround View Camera	-	-
Parking Distance Sensors	-	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor	-	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Seat Material	Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-way	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	2 USB	0
Steering Wheel Material	-	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster Type	Multi-Information Display (MID)	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Interior Colour Options	6	1
60 40 Split Seat	-	60:40 Split Fold
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 6-way	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-way	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Fabric Seats	Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-way	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Boot Space Seats Up	260	265
Cargo Space	260	265
Driver Seat	Manual 6-way	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Interior Courtesy Lamps	9-inch touchscreen on GLX with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights and fog lights on GLX, 15-inch alloy wheels on GLX, keyless entry and push-button start from GL AMT, six airbags on GLX, AEB and lane depar	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
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Interior Colours	6	1
Seat Belt Warning	Standard — Front	All Seats
Seat Capacity	5	5
Seat Count	5	5
Seat Trim	Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Folding Rear Seats	-	60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Rear Armrest	-	Integrated in Seat Back
Cup Holders	-	4
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	-	All Four Door Pockets
Boot Space Seats Down	-	579
Seat Fold Type	-	60:40 Split Fold
Armrest Front	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Armrest Rear	-	Integrated in Seat Back
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	Integrated in Seat Back
Interior Trim Colour	-	1
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows	Standard	All Four Windows
Keyless Entry	Standard	Smart Key System
Push Button Start	Standard	Push Button Start
Wireless Charging	15W Wireless Charging	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	LED Projector Headlights	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	Standard
AC Type	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Climate Zones	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Electric Folding Mirrors	Standard	All Four Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination	Standard	Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop	Standard	Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button	Standard	Push Button Start
Engine Warranty	4 Years	4 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.3	6.4
Gear Shift Type	5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)	6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Ground Clearance Unladen	180	130
Heads Up Display	-	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Launch Control	-	-
Panoramic Roof	-	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Power Mirrors	Standard	All Four Windows
Push Button Start	Standard	Push Button Start
Rev Matching	-	-
Seat Type	Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Standard — Front	All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard — Front	All Seats
Service Plan	Not Included	Not Included
Skid Plates	-	-
Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	Standard
Tail Lamps	LED Tail Lamps	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Voice Command	Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto	Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support	Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100	14.0 sec	8.5 sec
Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic High Beam	Standard	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Multi-Information Display (MID)	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Front Wiper	Standard	Standard
Front Wipers Type	Standard	Standard
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Standard	Smart Key System
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning
Mirror	Standard	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	Standard	Smart Key System
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	LED Tail Lamps	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Standard	Smart Key System
Rim Size	15 Inches	17 Inches
Sound System	4	4
Source Model Column	ignis	swift-sport
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
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
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	flagship	flagship
Unlocking	Standard	Smart Key System
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc	Standard	Standard
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Standard	Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock	Standard	Smart Key System
Wireless Charger	15W Wireless Charging	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	-	Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	-	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Standard
12V Accessory Socket	-	1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter	-	Standard
Payload Capacity	-	420
TPMS	-	Standard
Surround View Monitor	-	-
Sonar	-	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Seat Split	-	60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Bottle Holders	-	4
Glove Box	-	All Four Door Pockets
Glovebox Cooling	-	All Four Door Pockets
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	-	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rear Defogger	-	Standard
Front Power Outlet	-	1 x 12V Socket
Power Socket 12v	-	1 x 12V Socket
Speed Alert System	-	Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	-
Rear Wing	-	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Remote Side Mirror	-	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Centre Console	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Side Impact Bars	-	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	-	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Android Auto	Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4	4
Navigation System	Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster	Multi-Information Display (MID)	4.2-inch Colour LCD
USB Ports	2 USB	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Android Auto	Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto	Via Smartphone
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	Standard
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb	2 USB	2
Audio Speakers	4	4
Audio System	4	Standard
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2 USB	2
Head Up Display	-	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display	Multi-Information Display (MID)	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto	Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto	Wired Apple CarPlay
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto
FM Radio	-	Standard
AUX Input	-	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Radio	-	Standard
Audio	-	Standard

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRL	LED DRLs
Fog Lamps	Standard	Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails	-	-
Alloy Wheel Design	15-inch Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Wheel Arch Cladding	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	4
Roof Type	-	Standard Fixed Roof
Rear Wiper	Standard	Standard
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
DRL	LED DRL	LED DRLs
Fog Lights	Standard	Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights	Standard LED	Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps
Led Taillights	LED Tail Lamps	-
Rear Fog Lights	Standard	-
Auto Headlights	LED Projector Headlights	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	LED Projector Headlights	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRL	LED DRLs
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	5
Exterior Mirror Electric	Standard	All Four Windows
Front Fog Lamps	Standard	Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights	LED Projector Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Wing Mirror Type	-	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Door Handle Finish	-	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Folding	-	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rear Spoiler	-	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Exterior Door Handle Colour	-	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Approach Angle	0 deg	17 deg
Departure Angle	0 deg	22 deg
Wading Depth	0 mm	0 mm
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	-	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Recovery Hooks	1 Rear Tow Hook	1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	-	-
Ramp-over Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Approach Angle Deg	0 deg	17 deg
Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Departure Angle Deg	0 deg	22 deg
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	0 mm

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	195/45 R17
Wheel Type	15-inch Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver Spare Wheel	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	84	81
Tyre Speed Rating	H	Y
Wheel Rim Size	15 Inches	17 Inches
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum	Solid Disc
Spare Tyre	Space Saver Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare
Tyre Type	175/65 R15	195/45 R17
Wheel Diameter	15 Inches	17 Inches
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Standard — Low Speed AEB	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Standard
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Standard	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	15-inch Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Wheel Size Type	15 Inches	17 Inches
Wheelbase Mm	2435 mm	2450 mm
Wheels	15-inch Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Braked Towing Capacity	-	0 kg
Towing Braked Kg	-	0 kg
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	-	Standard
Leather Steering Wheel	-	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Trim	-	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	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	Torsion Beam	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	-	-
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam	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	Ignis	Swift Sport
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost	Approx R1,800–R2,200 per Service	Approx R2,500–R3,500 per Service
Battery Warranty	12 Months	12 Months
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	Not Included
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	Not Included	Not Included
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Warranty Years	5	5
Warranty Kilometers	5	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	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty	5	5
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions	120 g/km	147 g/km
Start Stop System	-	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Noise Level	68 dB	70 dB
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	120	147

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Real-world City Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	7.5 l/100km	9.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	5.0 l/100km	5.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	6.5 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count	5	0

Spec	Ignis	Swift Sport
Ownership Role	Flagship	Flagship
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar	293900 ZAR	493900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	293900	493900
Starting Price Zar	293900	493900

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Swift Sport leads by 2 points

Both Ignis and Swift Sport are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 61 /100

Lead 2 points

Data 94% confidence

#1 Winner

Swift Sport

94% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 76 Check Performance 50

Performance 50

Efficiency 60

Safety 76

Practicality 50

Ownership 71

Leads by 2 points

Ignis

91% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 25

Performance 25

Efficiency 71

Safety 82

Practicality 57

Ownership 71

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Swift Sport +25 Efficiency Ignis +11 Safety Ignis +6 Practicality Ignis +7 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Swift Sport

Performance 50/100

Efficiency 60/100

Safety 76/100

Practicality 50/100

Ownership 71/100

Ignis

Performance 25/100

Efficiency 71/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 57/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Suzuki Swift Sport wins with 61 pts vs 59 pts for Ignis

In structured scoring, Swift Sport emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Ignis may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Swift Sport edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Ignis 71 vs Swift Sport 60. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Ignis 82, Swift Sport 76. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Ignis 71, Swift Sport 71. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Ignis 57, Swift Sport 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Ignis 25, Swift Sport 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Swift Sport edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Swift Sport scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Ignis and Swift Sport in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Ignis scores 25 vs 50.

Efficiency: Ignis scores 71 vs 60.

Safety: Ignis scores 82 vs 76.

Practicality: Ignis scores 57 vs 50.

Ownership: Ignis scores 71 vs 71.

Final structured scoring gives Swift Sport the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Ignis vs Suzuki Swift Sport

Suzuki Ignis

Suzuki Swift Sport

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Ignis

Swift Sport

Which One's Right for You?

Ignis

Swift Sport

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Swift Sport leads by 2 points

Swift Sport

Ignis

Swift Sport

Ignis

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