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2021 · Suzuki · Petrol
Swift
Hatch 1.2 GL
← More Hatchbacks ranked by cost to ownCost to own / mo
R3,745
R3/km
Market price
R179,400
Annual total
R44,940
Monthly cost breakdown
Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates
FuelR1,465
InsuranceR314
MaintenanceR980
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR2,799
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR947
Cost to own / moR3,745
Specifications
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Transmission
- Manual
- Engine
- 1.2L
- Power
- 63 kW
- Torque
- 113 Nm
- Driven wheels
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel consumption
- 4.4 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions
- 102 g/km
Maintenance score85/100
Higher = cheaper to maintain
Detailed specifications
Performance
- Engine capacity
- 1,197 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Cylinder layout
- Inline
- Gears
- 5-speed
- Power peak
- 5,700 rpm
- Torque peak
- 4,300 rpm
- Top speed
- 170 km/h
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 3,860 mm
- Height
- 1,520 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,450 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Kerb weight
- 908 kg
- GVM
- 1,355 kg
- Doors
- 5
Capacity & range
- Boot space
- 265 L
- Fuel tank
- 37 L
- Range
- 841 km
Tyres
- Front tyres
- 165/80 R14
- Rear tyres
- 165/80 R14
Safety
- Airbags
- 6
- ISOFIX
- Outer Rear
Comfort & convenience
- Central locking
- Remote
- Headlights
- Halogen Projector
- Electric windows
- Front + Rear
Ownership
- Warranty
- 200,000 km / 5 yr
- Service plan
- 60,000 km / 4 yr
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
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
94/ 100
How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.
Value91
Efficiency93
Reliability91
Practicality100
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