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Suzuki Swift vs Peugeot 208

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Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift

$19,990 - $38,840

2023 price

Peugeot 208
Peugeot 208

2019 price

Summary

2023 Suzuki Swift
2019 Peugeot 208
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 1.2L

Turbo 3, 1.2L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
4.6L/100km (combined)

4.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Modest performance
  • Firm ride
  • Small boot

  • Pricey
  • Missing advanced safety
  • Barely any cabin storage
2023 Suzuki Swift Summary

Your preference is for a conventional car because SUVs don't do it for you. It needs to be small because the urban jungle is your natural habitat. The budget is set at 'around' $25K. And an economical combustion engine is the best bet, because charging an EV at home or elsewhere isn't on the cards at this point.

The good news is there are numerous choices out there from Japan, South Korea, and Europe. And one that hits the brief bang-on is a long-standing Aussie favourite from small car specialist, Suzuki.

The Swift hatch slips naturally into the urban landscape, and we spent a week with a mid-spec version to see how it measures up in terms of value, economy, cost of ownership, utility and driving performance.

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2019 Peugeot 208 Summary

In a world of cheap, popular and well-specified Japanese and Korean small hatchbacks, it’s easy to forget the humble French cars that once helped define the segment.

They’re still around, though. You’ve probably seen a few Renault Clios, you might not have seen the tragically underrated new Citroen C3, and there’s at least a chance you’ve seen one of these – the Peugeot 208.

This iteration of the 208 has been around in one form or another since 2012 and is due to be replaced by a second-generation model in the near future.

So, should you consider the aging 208 in a busy market segment? I spent a week behind the wheel of the second-from-the-top GT-Line to find out.

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2023 Suzuki Swift 2019 Peugeot 208

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