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.
Suzuki Swift Sport vs Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab: the short answer
Tunland V7 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Swift Sport.
Swift Sport starts ZAR 220,000 cheaperSwift Sport from ZAR 469,900 · Tunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Swift Sport103 kW
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Swift Sport230 Nm
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
Swift Sport1373 cc
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Swift Sport16.1 km/l
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
Swift Sport0 mm
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Swift Sport
1.4 Turbo AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Swift Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current market generation
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Facelift History
Current market specification
Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Hatchback
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Hatchback
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length
3860 mm
5617 mm
Width
1735 mm
2000 mm
Height
1520 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
265 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
920 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1380 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Engine
1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
K14C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1373 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
112.0 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
250.0 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
4
8
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
37
76
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
No
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Synthetic leather
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Yes
All windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Yes
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
7
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
7
14.6-inch
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
3 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Leaf spring
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
250000
689900
Starting Price Zar
250000
689900
Spec
Swift Sport
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Swift Sport and Tunland V7 Double Cab 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: Swift Sport 45 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 65.
Efficiency index: Swift Sport 62 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: Swift Sport 67 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 89.
Practicality index: Swift Sport 42 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: Swift Sport not separately scored vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 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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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
Tunland V7 Double Cab leads by 21 points
Tunland V7 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Swift Sport.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Swift Sport
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 53 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab 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.
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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