Mazda 121 (1991 – 1998) vs Suzuki Swift 5 Doors (1991 – 1996): specs compared
Both offer around 72 hp at most. The Mazda 121 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 13.0 s. The Suzuki Swift 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 805 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
121
1991 – 1998
|
Suzuki
Swift 5 Doors
1991 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1998 | 1991 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 72 hp | 53 – 68 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 104 Nm | 76 – 99 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 – 15.2 s | 13.0 – 15.9 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 145 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 6.7 L/100 km | 5.3 – 5.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,810 mm | 3,840 mm |
| Width | 1,656 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,390 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 – 810 kg | 740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

