Suzuki Swift II

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The Suzuki Swift II (1989–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: SF · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	3,745–4,095 mm
Width	–	1,575–1,590 mm
Height	–	1,340–1,380 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,265–2,365 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	227–283 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	2,180–2,520 L EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	65.3% (63.1–67.4)	69.2%	1,906

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	42.8%	36.4%
Suspension	39.9%	41.6%
Body, chassis and structure	30.7%	18.6%
Tyres	27.7%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	23.9%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	16.7%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

41 complaints for model years 1989–2002. 9 crashes · 15 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 24 versions of the Suzuki Swift II

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United Kingdom 8 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–20041.0 GL/GLS 3 door From VIN TSMMAA44S00800001 · 1.0 GL/GLS 5 door From VIN TSMMAB44S00800001 · 1.0 GL/GLS 3 door From VIN TSMMAA44S00800001 and 1 more trim	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	130 g/km
2001–20021.0 GLS(A)/GLX(A) 3 door From VIN TSMMAA44S00800001 · 1.0 GLS(A)/GLX(A) 5 door From VIN TSMMAB44S00800001 · 1.0 GLS(A)/GLX(A) 3 door From VIN TSMMAA44S00800001 and 1 more trim	1.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	169 g/km
2000–20011.0 GL, GLS · 1.0 GL/GLS 3 door Up to VIN TSMMAA44S00799999 · 1.0 GL/GLS 5 door Up to VIN TSMMAB44S00799999	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	130 g/km
2000–20011.0 GLS(A), GLX(A) · 1.0 GLS(A)/GLX(A) Up to VIN TSMMAB44S00799999	1.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	169 g/km
2000–20011.3 GLX · 1.3 GLX 3 door Up to VIN TSMMAA35S00799999	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	139 g/km
2000–20011.3 GLX(A)	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	7.4 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
20011.3 GLX 3 door From VIN TSMMAA35S00800001 · 1.3 GLX 5 door From VIN TSMMAB35S00800001	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	132 g/km
20011.3 GLX(A) 3 door From VIN TSMMAA35S00800001 · 1.3 GLX(A) 5 door From VIN TSMMAB35S00800001	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	172 g/km

United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–2001	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
2000–2001SIL	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA	162 g/km
1991–1998(FFS)	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA	197–205 g/km
1996–1998(FFS), SIL · SIL	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA	158 g/km
1991–1995(FFS)	1.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	32–33 MPG (7.1–7.4 L/100 km) EPA	167–173 g/km
1991–1995(FFS), SIL	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	40–41 MPG (5.7–5.9 L/100 km) EPA	135–138 g/km
1991–1994(FFS), SIL	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	34–35 MPG (6.7–6.9 L/100 km) EPA	158–162 g/km
1991–1994(FFS) · (FFS) (SPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI) and 1 more trim	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) (SPFI), SIL	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	41 MPG (5.7 L/100 km) EPA	135 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) (SPFI)	1.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	33–34 MPG (6.9–7.1 L/100 km) EPA	162–167 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) (SPFI), SIL · (FFS), SIL	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	153 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) (MPFI)	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) (MPFI)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) (SPFI)	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1995–2001Subcompact	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	156 g/km
1995–2001Subcompact	1.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	191 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.