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Suzuki Swift vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (82 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swift or Toyota Corolla?

Suzuki Swift vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Suzuki Swift

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki Swift is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,435 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.4 L/100km – no difference here.

Corolla

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla offers substantially more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

Swift

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Swift is noticeably lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries visibly more – 450 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla 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.

from £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
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Reviews Suzuki Swift

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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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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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trag
1 Jun 2026, 15:20:49

Excellent car, very good suspension comfort, winter consumption 4.2, summer 3.7, 40,000 km, no problems

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Suzuki Swift
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 110 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
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Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
282 - 296 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
82 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
112 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Toyota
Is the Suzuki Swift offered with different drivetrains?

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

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