Suzuki Swift vs Kia Stonic: MHEV Hatchback or Petrol SUV
The Swift costs less to buy and uses less fuel, while the Stonic gives you more boot, more power, a towing figure and a much longer warranty.
By Uzzi · 16 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$31,490 drive-away
drive-away (VIC)
Price tracker
Standing price
$31,490 drive-away
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
Drive-away prices include on-road costs, as printed by the manufacturer.
$32,290
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$32,290 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Who the Suzuki Swift suits
The Swift suits a buyer who wants to keep the purchase price and fuel bill down. It's the shorter, tighter-turning car of the two, with a 9.8m turning circle, so it makes sense for city parking and mostly solo or couple driving.
Who the Kia Stonic suits
The Stonic suits a buyer who needs a bit more room and is happy to pay more for it. It has a bigger 352L boot, more power at 88kW, a braked towing figure of 900kg and a 7-year / unlimited km warranty for those planning to keep it a long time.
What decides it
1. Price
The Swift GLX is listed at $28,650 (est. RRP excl. on-roads), and our data has a Victorian figure of $31,490 (drive-away, VIC). The Stonic Sport is $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads). The Swift figure is an estimate, so check with a dealer, but on these numbers the Swift is the cheaper of the two.
2. Boot space
The Stonic has a 352L boot with the seats up, against 267L in the Swift. That's about 85L more in the Kia. Fold the Stonic's rear seats and it grows to 1,155L, while we have no seats-folded figure for the Swift.
3. Warranty
The Stonic comes with a 7-year / unlimited km warranty. The Swift gets a 3-year / 100,000km warranty. If you keep cars for a long time, that gap matters.
Running costs
The Swift is an MHEV petrol and uses 4.0L/100km on the combined cycle, while the Stonic is a regular petrol at 5.0L/100km, so the Swift uses about 1.0L/100km less. Both have a 12 months service interval, and we have no capped servicing figure for either car. Check the running-cost chart below to compare them over time.
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.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$5,157
per year to run
$58,074
total 5yr cost
$0.74
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $5,157/year to run, or $25,785 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 cars have 5 seats. The Stonic is 4,165mm long against the Swift's 3,860mm, about 305mm longer, with a 2,580mm wheelbase versus 2,450mm. The Stonic can tow 900kg braked and 450kg unbraked, while we have no towing figure for the Swift.
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.
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 (47% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Kia doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 352 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?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Swift carries a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2024. The Stonic has no ANCAP rating on record in our data.
The figures side by side
| Suzuki Swift | Kia Stonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,650 (est. RRP excl. on-roads) | $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $31,490 (drive-away, VIC) | No data |
| Powertrain | MHEV | ICE |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 7-speed DCT |
| Power | 59.6kW | 88kW |
| Torque | 109Nm | 172Nm |
| 0-100km/h | No data | 11.2 seconds |
| Fuel use (combined) | 4.0L/100km | 5.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 37L | 45L |
| Body | Hatchback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 267L | 352L |
| Boot (seats folded) | No data | 1,155L |
| Length | 3,860mm | 4,165mm |
| Width | 1,735mm | 1,760mm |
| Height | 1,520mm | 1,520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450mm | 2,580mm |
| Ground clearance | 160mm | 165mm |
| Turning circle | 9.8m | 10.4m |
| Kerb weight | 957kg | No data |
| Towing (braked) | No data | 900kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | No data | 450kg |
| ANCAP rating | 3-star (2024) | No rating on record |
| Warranty | 3-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | 100,000km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
The Swift wins on price and fuel use, the Stonic wins on space, towing and warranty, so it comes down to what you need the car to do.
Pick the Suzuki Swift if
You want the lower price, the lower fuel figure and a smaller car that's easy to park.
Pick the Kia Stonic if
You need the bigger boot, want a towing figure on paper and value a 7-year / unlimited km warranty.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Questions buyers ask
Is the Kia Stonic bigger than the Suzuki Swift?
Yes. The Stonic is 4,165mm long against the Swift's 3,860mm, and its boot is 352L with the seats up versus 267L in the Swift.
Which uses less fuel, the Swift or the Stonic?
The Swift's combined figure is 4.0L/100km and the Stonic's is 5.0L/100km, so the Swift uses less on paper.
What ANCAP rating do the Swift and Stonic have?
The Swift has a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2024. We have no ANCAP rating on record for the Stonic.
Can the Suzuki Swift tow?
We have no towing figure for the Swift. The Stonic is rated to tow 900kg braked and 450kg unbraked.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Stonic, with a 7-year / unlimited km warranty. The Swift has a 3-year / 100,000km warranty.
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