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.
X70 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift remains close.
Swift starts ZAR 226,000 cheaperSwift from ZAR 228,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Swift
X70 Plus
Maximum Power
Swift60 kW
X70 Plus115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Swift113 Nm
X70 Plus230 Nm
Engine Size
Swift1197 cc
X70 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Swift18.2 km/l
X70 Plus12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Swift0 mm
X70 Plus200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Swift
1.2 GLX CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Swift
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
X70 Plus
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
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X70 Plus
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
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current market generation
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current market specification
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1576 kg
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Length
3860 mm
4724 mm
Width
1735 mm
1900 mm
Height
1520 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
265 l
1680 l
Kerb Weight
920 kg
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1380 kg
2076 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
500 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
980 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Z12E/K12
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1498 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
Naturally Aspirated
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
60 kW
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm
230 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
122.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Gearbox
CVT automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
2WD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
57
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Blue
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
No
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1680 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Non full-size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
9
10.25-inch
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
16
19
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Space-saver spare wheel
Non full-size
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
South Africa market model
Price Zar
312500 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
top
Starting Price
312500
484900
Starting Price Zar
312500
484900
Spec
Swift
X70 Plus
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Swift and X70 Plus 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 23 vs X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: Swift 69 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: Swift 87 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: Swift 42 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: Swift not separately scored vs X70 Plus not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
X70 Plus leads by 12 points
X70 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift remains close.
Performance
X70 Plus +22
Efficiency
Swift +19
Safety
X70 Plus +4
Practicality
X70 Plus +35
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
Swift
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour X70 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 54 pts for Swift
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus leads. However, Swift may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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