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2020 · Suzuki · Petrol

Swift

1.4T Sport

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Cost to own / mo

R4,968

R4/km

Market price

R299,950

Annual total

R59,616

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,031
InsuranceR525
MaintenanceR980
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,576
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,393
Cost to own / moR4,968

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.4L
Power
103 kW
Torque
230 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
141 g/km
Maintenance score85/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
2,500 rpm
0–100 km/h
8 s
Top speed
205 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
3,890 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Wheelbase
2,450 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Kerb weight
970 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
242 L
Fuel tank
37 L
Range
607 km

Tyres

Front tyres
195/50 R16

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
Keyless
Parking camera
Rear
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
200,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 4 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

62/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value38
Efficiency20
Reliability91
Practicality100

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