Give me some good reasons to buy the Suzuki here.
I currently have a boring Swift 1.2 4x4.
I’ve driven a Swift Sport with the M16A revving to 7.000 RPM. I really liked the sound and the absolute gem of an engine.
But then there’s the Fiesta ST MK7 with a turbocharged 4 banger producing 182 HP, for a very similar price.
I can’t decide between the 2.
The Swift Sport won’t give you trouble with turbo failures, and doesn’t the Fiesta come with a timing belt? Those can be expensive to replace as well. Overall, the cost of ownership for the Suzuki is likely lower. I’d say both cars are quite similar in terms of fun and driving experience.
If you’re after increased horsepower, the Swift Sport can still benefit from some hardware modifications.
Go for the 2018-2023 Swift Sport model. It features a 1.4L Boosterjet engine and delivers an exhilarating driving experience!
The Swift is a thousand times more reliable than the Fiesta. You simply can’t destroy a Suzuki engine, whereas a Ford engine seems like it’ll break down if you just glance at it the wrong way. Plus, getting parts for a Suzuki is much easier than for a Ford.
I’ve owned both cars; I transitioned from a Mk7 ST to a ZC32S (2012-2017). While I enjoyed the Fiesta, I’ve found the Swift Sport to be more enjoyable overall. Both are capable vehicles, but I think the Suzuki handles better on country roads and is much cheaper to maintain. It has a bit of an old-school feel, yet still comes with all the modern conveniences and plenty of revvy VVT action. The ST is quicker in a straight line, and with an induction kit and J-pipe, the turbo sounds amazing, but it hasn’t been the most reliable car during my 2.5 years of ownership, and they seem to get stolen pretty often. Both cars are great, so you really can’t go wrong with either. I’ve heard that the ZC33S with the Boosterjet 1.4 is just as good, though I haven’t had a chance to drive one.
That’s true! I actually have an old Ford Mondeo with over 327,000 km and the classic 4-speed torque converter automatic, and it still runs like a clock. But I guess the newer turbo models might perform differently.