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Suzuki Swift vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (82 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swift or Renault Twingo?

Suzuki Swift vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

Suzuki Swift

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit lighter
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Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Swift

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Twingo is very slightly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Suzuki Swift costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85 £.

Twingo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

Both models deliver identical power – 82 HP each.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Twingo delivers visibly more torque with 175 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 63 Nm more.

Swift

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Suzuki Swift offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Swift is a bit lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 206 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Twingo carries barely more – 320 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Twingo is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Twingo

Renault Twingo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 82 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 260 - 262 km
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Suzuki Swift

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Reviews Suzuki Swift

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Kris
9 Apr 2026, 18:26:38

Superb quality, fun to drive, and every bit of well layed out kit you'll ever need.

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Reviews Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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eb
18 Apr 2026, 11:35:24

A nice little 5‑CV petrol car that, unfortunately, is no longer sold new.

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Suzuki Swift
Renault Twingo

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 110 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
282 - 296 kg
Payload
301 - 320 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
82 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
112 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Renault
Is the Suzuki Swift offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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