Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Suzuki unveiled the fourth generation of the Swift at the Paris Motor Show with a three and a five-door version, specially designed for the European market.
The Japanese carmaker already had a factory in Hungary, and after an unsuccessful WagonR and SX4 lineups built for Europe in cooperation with other carmakers, it decided to go on its own and develop the Swift from the ground up and sell it on the small-segment. Thus, it matched the saying, "If you want a job done right, then do-it-yourself". It was a major step forward for Suzuki, and the result matched the expectations.
With its rounded shapes and vertical, swept-back headlights, the Swift stood apart from its competitors due to its high greenhouse and tall door panels. Its blacked A- and B-pillars made the car looked like it had a floating roof. Its 3.7m (12.14 ft) length qualified it as a city vehicle, while its 2.4m (7.8 ft) wheelbase was just 10 cm (4") shy of a Golf MK4's. The three-door version offered easier access inside the car and small, fixed windows for the rear passengers.
Inside, Suzuki used its kei-car experience and installed tall seats that led to plenty of legroom for both front and rear passengers. Even though it was often criticized for the driving position, many of its customers were happy since they were shorter and could see better than in most of the other city-segment vehicles.
Suzuki installed a choice of four engines under the Swift's hood. While the 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline engines were shared with its five-door sibling, the 125 hp 1.6-liter unit was installed exclusively on the three-door Swift. A 1.3-liter turbo-diesel engine was carried over from Fiat and offered for the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1328 cm3 |
Power: | 68 KW @ 5800 RPM 92 HP @ 5800 RPM 91 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 117 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.5 in (3696 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.5 cuFT (212 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2083.4 lbs (945 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.8 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1490 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5900 RPM 102 HP @ 5900 RPM 101 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 133 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.5 in (3696 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.5 cuFT (212 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2105.4 lbs (955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.8 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1586 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 6800 RPM 125 HP @ 6800 RPM 123 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 148 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.5 in (3696 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.5 cuFT (212 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.8 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L DDiS 5MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4000 RPM 69 HP @ 4000 RPM 68 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 169 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.5 in (3696 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.5 cuFT (212 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |