Suzuki Swift Vs Honda Fit comparison in Kenya

For anyone on a budget or looking for a car that is easy to maintain and run, a compact might is a perfect choice. In the class of compact cars, there are many options, among them are the Honda Fit and Suzuki Swift, for anyone who is undecided between the Swift and the Fit, this is the right place for you. Below, we will have a full comparison of the Honda Fit and Suzuki Swift.

The Suzuki Swift has been in the market since 2004, for the Honda Fit it was introduced in 2001. Both of the cars are compact hatchbacks, this means they have a lot in common. The two cars are also among the lowest priced in the car makes available from each brand respectively.

See, Suzuki Swift price in Kenya and a full review.

Honda Fit Vs Suzuki Swift comparison

To grasp the similarities and differences between the two hatchbacks, we will need to look at their features, in the sections below, we will compare the interior, exterior and engine specifications of the Fit and Swift.

Suzuki Swift vs Honda Fit exterior

Here is how the exterior of the Fit and Swift compare:

• Both have a compact hatchback body design
• Also, both the Swift and the Fit have 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance of the Swift s 6.4 inches while that of the Honda Fit is 5.9 inches. The Swift will cruise bumps with no problems unless when heavily loaded, for the Fit, you will experience trouble on large bumps
• On most models of both cars, you get alloy rims and steel rims, however, entry-kevel trims come with steel rims and no foglights
• The sport version of the Swift has twin exhausts, this is not available on the Hond Fit
• There are different colors to pick from for both vehicles

See, Suzuki Swift Vs Toyota Vitz comparison.

Suzuki Swift vs Honda Fit interior

Below is the comparison of the interior features of the Swift and Fit:

• Both can seat 5, two front and three at the back
• The interior of both is basic, they have plastic dashboards and cloth seats
• The legroom of the Swift is tight on the second row, for the Honda Fit, the legroom of the Honda Fit is okay except for the middle seat on the second row
• The headroom of the Fit is okay, that of the Suzuki Swift is tight on the second row
• The boot space on both cars is medium, however, Honda Fit has a bigger space than the Suzuki Swift
• Both cars come with storage compartments such as a glovebox, cupholders and door bins
• The recent models of the cars have driver assist tech on higher trims such as cruise control

Honda Fit vs Suzuki Swift engine

The following are the engine features comparison of these two compact cars:

• The engine capacity options of the Swift are 1.2Liter, 1.4Liter or 1.6Liter while those of the Honda Fit is 1500cc or 1300cc
• The fuel consumption of the Honda Fit is 16.2Km/l to 26Km/l, and that of the Suzuki Swift is between 15km/l to 20km/l. This depends on engine capacity, transmission, drive type and your driving style
• The transmission on the Honda Fit is mainly automatic, for the Suzuki Swift, you can choose between manual and CVT
• The Suzuki Swift has a turbocharged option, this is not available on the Honda Fit
• The Honda Fit has 2WD and 4WD options while the Swift is 2WD
• The tank capacity of the Swift is 37 Liters while that of the Honda Fit is 43 Liters

Honda Fit Vs Suzuki Swift price in Kenya

As we stated before, cars are among the most affordable from the two brands, for the Suzuki Swift, you will need Ksh 850,000 and above while for the Honda fit, you will need Ksh 1 million and above. The resale value of both cars is good but that of the Honda Fit is often better.

See, Honda Fit price in Kenya and a full review.

As you will learn from above, these two cars have their similarities and differences, the Honda Fit is better when it comes to the interior space, the cars are at par with the exterior, if you are looking for a performance hatchback, go for the Swift. The price of the Fit is higher although the difference is not that big.