Suzuki Swift review - MPG, CO2 and running costs

There’s no denying that the Suzuki Swift’s lightweight construction helps it achieve some strong fuel economy figures. The 1.2-litre Dualjet offers CO2 emissions of just 106g/km and official fuel economy of up to 59.7mpg on the WLTP combined cycle.

Swift models fitted with the CVT auto transmission are slightly less efficient, with CO2 emissions rising to 115g/km and average fuel economy of 55.3mpg. Opting for the four-wheel-drive SZ5 means you'll see a return of 52.3mpg, while CO2 levels increase to 121g/km.

At the other end of the scale, the 127bhp Swift Sport delivers 50.4mpg and emits 125g/km of CO2 – decent numbers, considering the performance. 

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Insurance groups

Ratings for the Suzuki Swift are surprisingly high, with all models sitting in groups 19-21. In comparison, the pricier VW Polo only goes up to Group 23 for the Polo GTI performance model, while the standard Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 ranges are all cheaper to cover.

An explanation for these ratings could be the relatively small number of Suzuki dealers and repairers, as well as the hassle of sourcing parts for the Swift from Japan if you have an accident.

Depreciation

Our experts predict the Suzuki Swift range will retain around 52 per cent of its value after three years and 36,000-miles of ownership. The best performer is the SZ5 CVT automatic model, while the Swift Sport isn't quite so strong - holding onto around 46 per cent of its value over the same period.