Suzuki Swift 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 Swift

1.2 GLX CVT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 296,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 60 kW 🔧 112 Nm ⛽ 20 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 Swift

🛡 Safety Swift Sport

📦 Practicality Swift

🔑 Ownership Tie

Swift starts ZAR 469900 cheaper Swift from ZAR 228,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Engine Power	60 kW	103 kW
Torque	112 Nm	230 Nm
Engine Size	1197 cc	1373 cc
Claimed Mileage	20 km/l	15.6 km/l
Ground Clearance	145 mm	130 mm
Boot / Load Bay	265 l	265 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	975 kg	990 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5	5

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The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Swift Sport +22 pts

Efficiency Swift +15 pts

Safety Swift Sport +5 pts

Practicality Swift +2 pts

Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Swift

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

🏆 Overall Winner

Swift Sport

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Swift

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Swift Sport

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Engine	1.2L Z12E 3-Cylinder Petrol	1.4L K14D BoosterJet Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Type	Inline 3 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection
Engine Code	Z12E	K14D
Cylinder Layout	Inline 3 (I3)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Displacement	1197 cc	1373 cc
Cylinders	3	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Bore	73.0 mm	74.0 mm
Piston Stroke	95.5 mm	79.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.0:1
Variable Valve Timing	Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust	Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet
Turbocharger	-	Mitsubishi Turbocharged Intercooled
Power	60 kW	103 kW
Power @ RPM	5,700 rpm	5,500 rpm
Power	80 bhp	138 bhp
Torque	112 Nm	230 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,300 rpm	2,000–3,500 rpm
Maximum Engine RPM	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	3.1 l	3.7 l
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	95 RON Unleaded Petrol
Top Speed	160 km/h	210 km/h
0-100 km/h	12.5 sec	8.5 sec
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1373 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1197 cc	1373 cc
Engine Power kW	60 kW	103 kW
Engine Torque Nm	112 Nm	230 Nm
Max Power kW	60 kW	103 kW
Max Torque Nm	112 Nm	230 Nm
Maximum Power	60 kW	103 kW
Maximum Torque	112 Nm	230 Nm
Engine Config	1.2L Z12E 3-Cylinder Petrol	1.4L K14D BoosterJet Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Type Config	1.2L Z12E 3-Cylinder Petrol	1.4L K14D BoosterJet Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Cylinders	3	4
Engine Valves	4	4
Power kW Rpm	5,700 rpm	5,500 rpm
Torque Nm Rpm	4,300 rpm	2,000–3,500 rpm
0–100 km/h	12.5 sec	8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 100	12.5 sec	8.5 sec
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
System Output	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Active Exhaust	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1197 cc	1373 cc
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Transverse Front-Mounted

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	7 km/h	6 km/h
Drive Type	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio	4.388:1	4.062:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.7	2.5
LSD Available	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	7 km/h	6 km/h
Drivetrain	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Axle Layout	FWD	Two-wheel drive
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Differential Type Rear	-	-

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Length	3890 mm	3890 mm
Width	1735 mm	1735 mm
Height	1495 mm	1480 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2450 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	975 kg	990 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1380 kg	1390 kg
Max Payload	425 kg	420 kg
Front Track Width	1480 mm	1510 mm
Rear Track Width	1480 mm	1510 mm
Turning Radius	4.8 m	4.8 m
Number of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	265 l	265 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	579 l	579 l
Towing Capacity	0 kg	0 kg
Front Legroom	1032 mm	1032 mm
Rear Legroom	890 mm	890 mm
Front Headroom	975 mm	965 mm
Rear Headroom	967 mm	962 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1345 mm	1345 mm
Boot Volume	265 l	265 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 l	37 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1380 kg	1390 kg
Ground Clearance Mm	145 mm	130 mm
Height Mm	1495 mm	1480 mm
Length Mm	3890 mm	3890 mm
Width Mm	1735 mm	1735 mm
Payload Kg	425 kg	420 kg
Ground Clearance Min	145 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance Max	145 mm	130 mm
Turning Circle	4.8 m	4.8 m
Turning Circle M	4.8 m	4.8 m
Tare Mass Kg	975 kg	990 kg
Cargo Volume	265 l	265 l
Seats	5	5
Doors	5	5
Boot Space Seats Folded	579 l	579 l
Load Bed Length	265 l	265 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	265 l	265 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	1370 mm	1370 mm

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage	20 km/l	15.6 km/l
City Mileage	16.1 km/l	12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage	23.8 km/l	18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 l	37 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	37 l	37 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Average Fuel Consumption	5 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption	5 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	5 l/100km	6.4 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	20 km/l	15.6 km/l
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
AC Charging Power	-	-
DC Charging Power	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	-
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	-	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	Standard
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking with Smart Key
Side Impact Beams	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	All Seats
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	6
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
AEB	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	All Seats
Driver Airbag	6	6
Passenger Airbag	6	6
EBD	Standard	Standard
Side Airbags	-	-
Curtain Airbags	-	-
Knee Airbag	-	-
Brake Override System	-	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Standard
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	Standard

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

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	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	-	-
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 Split Fold	60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Rear Armrest	-	Integrated in Seat Back
Cup Holders	4	4
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	0	0
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital Trip MID	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Interior Colour Options	2	1
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	All Four Door Pockets
Cargo Space	265	265
Boot Space Seats Up	265	265
Boot Space Seats Down	579	579
Seat Count	5	5
Seat Capacity	5	5
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	All Seats
Fabric Seats	Fabric with Leatherette Inserts	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric with Leatherette Inserts	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
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 Split Fold	60:40 Split Fold
Seat Fold Type	60:40 Split Fold	60:40 Split Fold
Armrest Front	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Armrest Rear	-	Integrated in Seat Back
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	Integrated in Seat Back
Interior Colours	2	1
Interior Trim Colour	2	1
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-
Seat Material	Fabric with Leatherette Inserts	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile
Interior Courtesy Lamps	9-inch touchscreen on GLX with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heads-up display on GLX, dual-zone climate control on GLX, leather-wrapped steering wheel on GLX, rear parking camera from GL+, dual front airbags standard,	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
Seat Trim	Fabric with Leatherette Inserts	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Power Windows	All Four Windows	All Four Windows
Keyless Entry	-	Smart Key System
Push Button Start	-	Push Button Start
Wireless Charging	-	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Standard
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter	Standard	Standard
Payload Capacity	425	420
Trim Level	flagship	flagship
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	Flagship / premium derivative
Ground Clearance Unladen	145	130
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Accelerator 0 100	12.5 sec	8.5 sec
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet
Gear Shift Type	CVT Automatic	6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5	6.4
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Vdc	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
TPMS	-	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	All Seats
Surround View Monitor	-	-
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Seat Type	Fabric with Leatherette Inserts	Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering	Tilt Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic
Rear Seat Split	60:40 Split Fold	60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Bottle Holders	4	4
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital Trip MID	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Glove Box	All Four Door Pockets	All Four Door Pockets
Glovebox Cooling	All Four Door Pockets	All Four Door Pockets
Air Conditioning	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Aircon	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors	All Four Windows	All Four Windows
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Smart Key System
Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Smart Key System
Passive Entry Start	-	Smart Key System
Push Button Start	-	Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Push Button Start
Wireless Charger	-	-
Panoramic Roof	-	-
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rear Defogger	Standard	Standard
Front Power Outlet	1 x 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Power Socket 12v	1 x 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Speed Alert System	Standard	Standard
Sound System	6	4
Voice Command Support	-	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	Standard
Voice Command	-	Via Smartphone
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	-
Rear Wing	-	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Mirror	Manual Fold Black Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Remote Side Mirror	Manual Fold Black Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Spare Wheel	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Rim Size	15 Inches	17 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar
Sub Frame	HEARTECT Monocoque Platform	HEARTECT Sport Monocoque
Service Plan	Not Included	Not Included
Engine Warranty	4 Years	4 Years
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Skid Plates	-	-
Source Model Column	swift	swift-sport
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Launch Control	-	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	Push Button Start
Unlocking	-	Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock	-	Smart Key System
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Smart Key System
Front Wiper	Standard	Standard
Front Wipers Type	Standard	Standard
Climate Zones	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Centre Console	-	Standard Sport Armrest
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	All Seats
Side Impact Bars	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop	-	Push Button Start
Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning
AC Type	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Four Windows	All Four Windows
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth Audio	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	4
Navigation System	-	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster	9-inch Digital Cluster	4.2-inch Colour LCD
USB Ports	2	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay
FM Radio	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	-	Via Smartphone
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital Trip MID	4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	7-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity	Wired Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay
Connected Services	Bluetooth Audio	Standard
Audio Speakers	6	4
Rear Usb	2	2
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	2
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	-	Via Smartphone
Radio	Standard	Standard
Audio	Standard	Standard
Audio System	Standard	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Wired Android Auto
AUX Input	-	-

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	LED DRLs
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails	-	-
Alloy Wheel Design	15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Body Cladding	-	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Exterior Colour Options	7	4
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type	Manual Fold Black Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rear Wiper	Standard	Standard
Body Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options	8	5
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Four Windows	All Four Windows
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-
Auto Headlights	Standard	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
DRL	LED DRLs	LED DRLs
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Rear Spoiler	-	Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	LED DRLs
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Approach Angle	17 deg	17 deg
Departure Angle	22 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	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	17 deg	17 deg
Departure Angle Deg	22 deg	22 deg
Ramp-over Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	0 mm
Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/45 R17
Wheel Type	15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Wheel Rim Size	15 Inches	17 Inches
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Solid Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter	258 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	200 mm	259 mm
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index	88	81
Tyre Speed Rating	H	Y
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Wheelbase Mm	2450 mm	2450 mm
Braked Towing Capacity	0 kg	0 kg
Towing Braked Kg	0 kg	0 kg
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	-	Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Wheels	15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels	17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design)
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum	Solid Disc
Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size Spare	Space Saver Spare
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Type	185/65 R15	195/45 R17
Wheel Size Type	15 Inches	17 Inches
Wheel Diameter	15 Inches	17 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	Standard
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Standard
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	Standard

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Chassis Type	HEARTECT Monocoque Platform	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	Coil Spring	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
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material	HEARTECT Monocoque Platform	HEARTECT Sport Monocoque
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,000–R2,500 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
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-

Spec	Swift	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	Swift	Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions	114 g/km	147 g/km
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Noise Level	67 dB	70 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	95 RON Unleaded
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	114	147
Start Stop System	-	-
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Real-world City Mileage Min	5.5 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	7.0 l/100km	9.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	4.0 l/100km	5.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	5.5 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count	0	0

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
Body Style	Hatchback	Hatchback
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Hatchback	Hatchback
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Introduced Year	2017	2019
Generation	Third generation (AZ/NZ series) on HEARTECT platform; Z12E DualJet engine generation introduced globally 2020-2021; current SA specification reflects 2022 range update with GLX tier added	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	Third-generation Swift launched in SA in 2017 with K12B engine; engine updated to Z12E DualJet in 2021 bringing improved fuel economy and refined low-rpm performance; GLX trim added to the SA range in 2022 with heads-up display and dual-zone climate control; ongoing specification updates maintain competitive equipment levels	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	2022	2021
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Color Note	Solid White, Pearl Snow White, Metallic Blue, Metallic Red, Metallic Granite Grey, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Burning Red Pearl	Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT

Spec	Swift	Swift Sport
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	296900 ZAR	493900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	296900	493900
Starting Price Zar	296900	493900
Ownership Role	Flagship	Flagship

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Swift Sport leads by 4 points

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

Winner 61 /100

Lead 4 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 4 points

Swift

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 75 Check Performance 28

Performance 28

Efficiency 75

Safety 71

Practicality 52

Ownership 71

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Swift Sport +22 Efficiency Swift +15 Safety Swift Sport +5 Practicality Swift +2 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

Swift

Performance 28/100

Efficiency 75/100

Safety 71/100

Practicality 52/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Suzuki Swift Sport wins with 61 pts vs 57 pts for Swift

In structured scoring, Swift Sport emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Swift 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: Swift 75 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: Swift 71, 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: Swift 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: Swift 52, Swift Sport 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Swift 28, 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 Swift and Swift Sport in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Swift scores 28 vs 50.

Efficiency: Swift scores 75 vs 60.

Safety: Swift scores 71 vs 76.

Practicality: Swift scores 52 vs 50.

Ownership: Swift scores 71 vs 71.

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

Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Swift Sport

Suzuki Swift

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)

Swift

Swift Sport

Which One's Right for You?

Swift

Swift Sport

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Swift Sport leads by 4 points

Swift Sport

Swift

Swift Sport

Swift

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