Suzuki Swift vs Skoda Fabia

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Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift

$19,290 - $37,180

2024 price

Skoda Fabia
Skoda Fabia

$24,990 - $39,990

2024 price

Summary

2024 Suzuki Swift
2024 Skoda Fabia
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 3, 1.2L

Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
3.8L/100km (combined)

5.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Needs 95 RON premium unleaded
  • Spare wheel now an option
  • Base model loses seat-height adjustment

  • Interior styling still looks sub-$30K
  • Low-speed DSG hesitancy
  • Rear seat space
2024 Suzuki Swift Summary

Few cars have had the sheer staying power of the Suzuki Swift.

Except for a four-year hiatus as the original Ignis from 2001, the Japanese supermini has been a segment mainstay since 1983, winning over consumers worldwide as an inexpensive, economical and reliable yet fun option in the Toyota Yaris class.

In Australia, its impact has been even more profound, providing Holden with its famous “beep-beep” Barina for two early iterations from 1985, while also introducing us to the pocket rocket decades before the Volkswagen Polo GTI, with the Swift GTi of 1986.

Now there’s this – the sixth-gen model in 41 years if you exclude that Ignis – doing what the little Suzuki has always done: offering buyers a great budget alternative. But this time, in this new-electrification era, where precious few attainable choices remain.

Is it any good? Let’s dive straight in.

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2024 Skoda Fabia Summary

The smallest car in Skoda’s local line-up is also its most affordable, but only just.

When the current generation Fabia launched with the halo Monte Carlo variant at almost $40,000, it was a bit of a surprise for a small hatch from what’s seen as an affordable brand.

Now, there’s a new entry-level version of Skoda’s bub and, while it’s not nearly as cheap as it once was, it offers a choice that’s more within reach for anyone keen on a premium small car.

Can the Fabia Select convince customers looking at the likes of the Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift to go Euro and cross the $30,000 threshold?

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