Hyundai i20 vs Suzuki Swift: Which Should You Buy?
A side-by-side comparison of price, depreciation, specifications and known issues to help you decide between the Hyundai i20 and the Suzuki Swift in the South African market.
Hyundai i20
7.2
Solid used buy
VS
Suzuki Swift
7.2
Solid buy
Suzuki Swift is the more affordable option to buy used.
Hyundai i20 holds its value better over 5 years.
| Hyundai i20 | Suzuki Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Retail Price | R245k | R238k |
| Est. Trade Price | R210k | R195k |
| Annual Sales (SA) | ~8,500 | ~8,500 |
| 5yr Depreciation | 38% | 64% |
| RideReport Score | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Engine | 1.4L petrol, 4-cyl, naturally aspirated | 1.2L 4-cyl naturally aspirated VVT petrol |
| Power | 103 kW @ 6,300 rpm | 83 kW @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT Automatic, front-wheel drive |
| Fuel consumption | 6.5–7.0 L/100 km (mixed) | 5.3 L/100 km (combined WLTP) |
| Known issues | 3 | 3 |
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