Suzuki Swift Sport vs Toyota GR Yaris
Verdict
The Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM130,900 and the Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600, so the RM184,700 gap buys a much harder-edged package: 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The Swift Sport is not trying to play that game. It has 140 hp, 230 Nm, a conventional automatic and a useful 265-litre boot, making it the easier B-segment hot hatch to live with if outright pace is not the priority.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want a lighter-cost, five-seat hot hatch with an automatic gearbox, 265 litres of boot space and a 6.1 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if you want the quicker, all-wheel-drive manual car with 296 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp; Toyota GR Yaris 296 hp
- Torque: Suzuki Swift Sport 230 Nm; Toyota GR Yaris 400 Nm
- Drivetrain and gearbox: Suzuki Swift Sport front-wheel drive automatic; Toyota GR Yaris all-wheel drive manual
- 0-100 km/h: Suzuki Swift Sport 8.0 seconds; Toyota GR Yaris 5.2 seconds
- Practicality: Suzuki Swift Sport 5 seats and 265-litre boot; Toyota GR Yaris 4 seats and 174-litre boot
- Warranty and road tax: Suzuki Swift Sport 3 years and RM70/year; Toyota GR Yaris 5 years and RM207/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 130,900✓ | RM 315,600 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,373 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 140 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,890 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Boot space | 265 L✓ | 174 L |
| Fuel tank | 37 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 207 |
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.
Swift Sport
- Much lower price
- Five seats and larger 265-litre boot
- Quoted 6.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Far less power and torque
- Front-wheel drive only
- Shorter 3-year warranty
GR Yaris
- Much quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive with manual gearbox
- AEB and 5-year warranty
- Costs RM184,700 more
- Only four seats and 174-litre boot
- Higher RM207 yearly road tax
Swift Sport vs GR Yaris FAQ
Is the Suzuki Swift Sport or Toyota GR Yaris better?
The Toyota GR Yaris is the better performance car, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Suzuki Swift Sport is better for daily practicality and cost, with five seats, a 265-litre boot and much lower pricing.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Yaris is RM184,700 more expensive than the Suzuki Swift Sport, based on RM315,600 versus RM130,900.
Which car is more practical?
The Suzuki Swift Sport is more practical on paper. It has five seats and 265 litres of boot space, while the Toyota GR Yaris has four seats and a smaller 174-litre boot.