Nissan X-Trail vs Suzuki Swift Sport
Verdict
At RM133,888 versus RM130,900, the Nissan X-Trail costs only RM2,988 more, but it buys a very different car: a C-segment SUV with seven seats, 550 litres of boot space and a 60-litre tank. The Suzuki Swift Sport answers with a 970 kg kerb weight, 230 Nm from its turbo 1.4, 6.1 L/100 km and an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian buyer, this is family utility against small-car pace and lower running cost.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, a much larger 550-litre boot, rear air-con vents and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want the lighter, quicker-feeling hatch with 230 Nm, 6.1 L/100 km economy, LED projector headlamps and RM70 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan X-Trail RM133,888; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900
- Seats and boot: Nissan X-Trail 7 seats/550 litres; Suzuki Swift Sport 5 seats/265 litres
- Engine output: Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp/230 Nm
- Kerb weight: Nissan X-Trail 1,558 kg; Suzuki Swift Sport 970 kg
- Rated economy: Nissan X-Trail 7.5 L/100 km; Suzuki Swift Sport 6.1 L/100 km
- Warranty: Nissan X-Trail 5 years/unlimited mileage; Suzuki Swift Sport 3 years/100,000 km
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding/reclining middle row and split-folding last row
- 550-litre boot, 60-litre tank and rear air-con vents suit longer family trips
- Around View Monitor, dual-zone climate control and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Uses more fuel on paper: 7.5 L/100 km versus 6.1 L/100 km
- Heavier by 588 kg while making less torque: 1,558 kg/200 Nm versus 970 kg/230 Nm
- Gets halogen reflector headlamps, while the Suzuki has LED projectors
Swift Sport
- Turbo 1.4 makes 230 Nm and the car weighs just 970 kg
- Rated at 6.1 L/100 km, with RM70 annual road tax
- LED projector headlamps, auto wipers, paddle shift and front curtain airbags
- Only five seats and 265 litres of boot space versus seven seats and 550 litres in the Nissan
- Smaller 37-litre fuel tank versus the Nissan’s 60 litres
- Shorter warranty: 3 years/100,000 km versus 5 years/unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,888 | RM 130,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | 142 hp✓ | 140 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 9.9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | XTRONIC CVT with 7-speed Manual Mode | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | 6.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 205 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,558 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 550 litres✓ | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/65R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/65R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiCrossContact LX Sport | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Engine Brake, Intelligent Trace Control, Active Brake Limited Slip | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front passenger only | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Reclining and Sliding Middle Row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | 5" Advance Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within Instrument Cluster, Under-boot Tonneau Cover | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 70✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X-Trail vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the Nissan X-Trail or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The Nissan X-Trail is better for family use, luggage and warranty cover. The Suzuki Swift Sport is better for keen drivers who value low weight, stronger torque, lower fuel use and cheaper road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail costs RM133,888, while the Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM130,900. The gap is RM2,988, so price is not the deciding factor here; body style, space and running costs matter more.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On paper, the Suzuki Swift Sport is cheaper to run, with 6.1 L/100 km rated economy and RM70 annual road tax. The Nissan X-Trail is rated at 7.5 L/100 km and RM439 road tax.