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Swiftly to the top of the supermini market. Image by James Jenkins.

Swiftly to the top of the supermini market
The new Swift is said to have been developed with Europe as the main sales target.

   


Reviews homepage -> Suzuki reviews -> 2005 Suzuki Swift -> 1.3 GL 5-door technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 109
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.0

Urban mpg: 35.3
Extra urban mpg: 55.4
Combined mpg: 45.6
CO2 (g/km): 152


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3695
Height (mm): 1500
Width (mm): 1690
Wheelbase (mm): 2380
Front track (mm): 1470
Rear track (mm): 1480
Gross weight (kg): 1485
Kerb weight (kg): 1065
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1000
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 400
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 45


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Designation: M13A. Four-cylinder in line petrol engine mounted in front transversely.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1328
Compression ratio: 9.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 78.00 x 69.50
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 91 at 5800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 86 at 4200 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, driving through the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.454:1
2nd: 1.904:1
3rd: 1.280:1
4th: 0.966:1
5th: 0.757:1
Reverse: 3.272:1
Final drive: 4.105:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: MacPherson strut and coil spring.

Rear: Torsion beam and coil spring.

Steering: Rack and pinion steering with power assistance.

Turning circle diameter (m): 9.40

Brakes: Front: ventilated discs. Rear: drums. ABS and EBD as standard.

Wheels: 185/60 R15.








 

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