DecodedCarsSuzuki Swift
4 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2011
- Class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 26–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2011 Swift in brief
The 2011 Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway), 31% better than the 2011 subcompact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Suzuki Swift has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011, classed as Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 30 MPG.
How the 2005 Swift compares
The 2005 Suzuki Swift is a compact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 153 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,348 lb.
2011 Swift pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 29 MPG combined — 31% better than the average 2011 subcompact car (22.2 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Swift changes by model year
- 2010
- Best combined MPG up from 26 to 30
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2011 Swift
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan GT-R | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Toyota Yaris | 31 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Ford Fiesta | 33 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 MINI Clubman | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Scion xD | 29 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Eos | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →