Suzuki Swift III
The Suzuki Swift III (2005–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: RS · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 3,700–3,770 mm RDW | – | 3,695–3,765 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm RDW | – | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,500–1,510 mm RDW | – | 1,510–1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm RDW | – | 2,390 mm |
| Front track | 1,460–1,470 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,470–1,480 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 945–1,005 kg RDW | – | 1,000–1,100 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,045–1,105 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,485 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 400 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 198–340 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,577 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 42 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 175–200 km/h RDW | – | 195 km/h |
| Torque | 116–190 Nm ASTRA | – | 118–190 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/65R15, 185/55R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 71.0% (69.8–72.1) | 77.9% | 5,893 |
| 13 years and older | 63.5% (63.2–63.8) | 69.2% | 90,955 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55.7% | 40.7% |
| Brakes | 52.1% | 35.9% |
| Tyres | 34.1% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 26.4% | 28.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 15.3% | 17.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 12.9% | 11.6% |
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)
All 34 versions of the Suzuki Swift III
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European Union 9 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.3 L | Petrol | 141 g/km | 53,806 |
| 2010 | 1.2 L | Petrol | 119 g/km | 23,837 |
| 2010 | 1.2 L | Diesel | 119 g/km | 15,504 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 138 g/km | 4,103 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 168 g/km | 3,702 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 151 g/km | 2,864 |
| 2010 | 1.3 L | LPG | 125 g/km | 1,890 |
| 2010 | – | Other fuel | 135 g/km | 58 |
| 2010 | – | Diesel | 119 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20101.3 GLX 5 door DDiS · 1.3 GLZ 3 door DDiS · 1.3 GLZ 3 Door DDiS | 1.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km |
| 2008–20101.3 GLX 5 Door From VIN TSMMZC01S00508549 | 1.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2008–20101.3 GLX 5 Door From VIN TSMMZC91S00529411 · 1.3 5 Door From VIN TSMMZC01S00757255 | 1.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2008–20101.3 GLM 5 Door From VIN TSMMZA11S00503092 · 1.3 GLM 5 Door Hatchback From VIN TSMMZC11S00500429 · 1.3 SZ-L 5 Door From VIN TSMMZC11S00730659 and 2 more trims | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2009–20101.5 GLX 3 Door From VIN TSMMZA21S00570026 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2009–20101.5 GLX 5 Door From VIN TSMMZC21S00570007 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2009–20101.5 GXA 5 Door From VIN TSMMZC21S00570030 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 SPORT 3 Door Hatchback From VIN TSMMZA31S00582334 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2008–20091.5 GLX 3 Door Hatchback From VIN TSMMZA21S00503109 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2008–20091.5 GLX 5 Door Hatchback From VIN TSMMZC21S00500430 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2006–20081.5 GLX 5 door · 1.5 GLX 5 Door | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20081.5 GXA 5 Door Hatchback From VIN TSMMZC21S00500421 | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 20081.6 SPORT 3 Door Hatchback From TSMMZA31S00503067 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2006–20071.3 GL 5 door · 1.3 GLM 5 door | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2006–20071.3 GLM 3 door | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2006–20071.5 GLX 5 door | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2007Sport 1.6 3 door M/T From VIN TSMMZA31S00302316 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
United States 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 2006EMS | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2006EMS | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
Canada 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011Compact · Subcompact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 191 g/km |
| 2009–2011Compact · Subcompact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 186 g/km |
| 2006–2008Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.0–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 207–219 g/km |
| 2006–2008Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6–9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 198–209 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.