GWM Haval Jolion vs Suzuki Swift: Petrol SUV or MHEV Hatchback
The Jolion costs less drive-away in Victoria and offers more boot, warranty and ANCAP stars, while the Swift is smaller and uses less fuel.
By Uzzi · 13 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$26,990 drive-away
drive-away (VIC)
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$31,490 drive-away
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$31,490 drive-away
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Drive-away prices include on-road costs, as printed by the manufacturer.
Who the GWM Haval Jolion suits
The Jolion suits buyers who want an SUV with more room for the money. It has a 337L boot, a braked towing figure of 1,500kg and a 7-year, unlimited km warranty. In Victoria it comes in at $26,990 (drive-away, VIC).
Who the Suzuki Swift suits
The Swift suits buyers who mostly drive in town and want low fuel use. It's rated at 4.0L/100km combined and is a compact 3,860mm long with a 9.8m turning circle. You'll pay more for it in Victoria, at $31,490 (drive-away, VIC).
What decides it
1. Drive-away price
In Victoria the Jolion is $26,990 (drive-away, VIC) and the Swift is $31,490 (drive-away, VIC). That makes the Jolion about $4,500 less on the road there. We have no NSW drive-away figure for either car, so check your local price.
2. Safety rating
The Jolion carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022. The Swift has a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2024. For many buyers, that gap will matter more than anything else here.
3. Fuel use
The Swift's MHEV powertrain is rated at 4.0L/100km combined, against 6.7L/100km for the Jolion. That's 2.7L/100km less for the Swift. If you cover a lot of kilometres, that adds up at the bowser.
Running costs
The Swift uses 4.0L/100km combined and the Jolion 6.7L/100km, so the Swift wins on fuel. Both have a 12 months service interval, but we have no capped servicing figure for either car. Warranty is a clear split: the Jolion gets a 7-year, unlimited km warranty, while the Swift has a 3-year, 100,000km warranty. See the running-cost chart below for how they stack up over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet, so there's no RRP to show. Enter the price you expect to pay and we'll fold it into the total cost of ownership and cost-per-kilometre below.
$5,661
per year to run
$28,305
5yr running cost
Where the 5-year running cost goes
About $5,661/year to run, or $28,305 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration. Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet. Enter the price you expect to pay above to add total cost of ownership and per-kilometre figures.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,860
per year to run
$52,952
total 5yr cost
$0.68
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,860/year to run, or $24,300 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both have 5 seats. The Jolion's boot is 337L with the seats up and 1,133L folded, against 267L seats up for the Swift, which is 70L less. We have no folded boot figure for the Swift. The Jolion is 4,472mm long and rated to tow 1,500kg braked, while the Swift is 3,860mm long with a tighter 9.8m turning circle and no towing figure on record.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (49% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
GWM doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 337 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (62% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Suzuki doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 267 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
Safety
The Jolion has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022. The Swift has a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2024.
The figures side by side
| GWM Haval Jolion | Suzuki Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | No data | $28,650 (est. RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $26,990 (drive-away, VIC) | $31,490 (drive-away, VIC) |
| Powertrain | ICE | MHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission | CVT |
| Power | 105kW | 59.6kW |
| Torque | 210Nm | 109Nm |
| Fuel use (combined) | 6.7L/100km | 4.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 37L |
| Body | SUV | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 337L | 267L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1,133L | No data |
| Length | 4,472mm | 3,860mm |
| Width | 1,874mm | 1,735mm |
| Height | 1,581mm | 1,520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm | 2,450mm |
| Ground clearance | 185mm | 160mm |
| Turning circle | 12.0m | 9.8m |
| Kerb weight | 1,410kg | 957kg |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500kg | No data |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | No data |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2022) | 3-star (2024) |
| Warranty | 7-year | 3-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | 100,000km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
For most buyers the Jolion makes more sense, costing less drive-away in Victoria with a bigger boot, longer warranty and higher ANCAP rating.
Pick the GWM Haval Jolion if
You want the lower Victorian drive-away price, more cargo space, towing ability and a 5-star ANCAP rating.
Pick the Suzuki Swift if
You want the lowest fuel use of the two and a smaller car with a tighter turning circle for city parking.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Is the GWM Haval Jolion cheaper than the Suzuki Swift?
In Victoria, our figures show the Jolion at $26,990 (drive-away, VIC) and the Swift at $31,490 (drive-away, VIC). We have no NSW drive-away figure for either, so confirm pricing with a dealer in your state.
Which uses less fuel, the Jolion or the Swift?
The Swift is rated at 4.0L/100km combined and the Jolion at 6.7L/100km. Real-world use will vary with how and where you drive.
What ANCAP rating do the Jolion and Swift have?
The Jolion has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022. The Swift has a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2024.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Jolion's boot is 337L with the seats up, while the Swift's is 267L. We have no folded-seat figure for the Swift.
Can the Suzuki Swift tow?
We have no towing figure on record for the Swift, so check with Suzuki before planning to tow. The Jolion is rated at 1,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked.
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