Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Suzuki started a new chapter with the 2005 Swift and designed it as a sporty, city-segment hot-hatch even though it didn't offer any thrilling performances in the five-door version.
For some markets, the 2005 Swift was the first of its kind, but the Japanese carmaker built a few generations before it, either in Hungary or in Japan. In the U.S., those generations were mostly known as Geo Metro or Pontiac Firefly. Maybe they were not perfect or desirable, but they surely existed and cannot be ignored. But the 2005 model was a major step forward for Suzuki, and it changed the city segment.
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. In the rear, the designers installed the taillights on the rear quarter-panels, which looked like shoulders.
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, a big part of its customers were happy since they were shorter and could see from a bigger height than on most of the other city-segment vehicles.
Under the hood, Suzuki offered a choice of three engines. The 1.3-liter turbo-diesel version was carried over from Fiat. While most of the vehicles sported a front-wheel-drive configuration, Suzuki provided an all-wheel-drive system for specific markets.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5AT AWD (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): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
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: | 2205 lbs (1000 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: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5AT 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): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
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: | 2205 lbs (1000 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: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5AT 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): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
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: | 2205 lbs (1000 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: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT AWD (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: | All 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: | 220 lbs (100 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: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
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: | 2127.5 lbs (965 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: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 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: | 2149.5 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.8 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 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 - 1.3L DDiS 4AT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 51.5 KW @ 4000 RPM 70 HP @ 4000 RPM 69 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: | 4-Speed automatic |
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: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L DDiS 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 51.5 KW @ 4000 RPM 70 HP @ 4000 RPM 69 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: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 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 |