Hatchback power: Kia Rio vs. Suzuki Swift
Hatchbacks continue to be an endearing form for many people on the lookout for their own ride.
So, for those who are considering a hatchback as their first vehicle or an additional one in their respective garages, we look at two hatches here: the Kia Rio and the Suzuki Swift.
The Kia Rio assumes a large, bold appearance — with a distinct profile and expansive interior space. Daily or weekend road trips are more convenient due to this hatchback’s clever features and approaches for loading luggage and storing items.
The Rio’s cockpit also gives emphasis to conveying driving information while lessening distractions. The instrument cluster offers significant information for drivers and its center floating display provides greater access to comfort and entertainment controls.
When it comes to safety, the Rio features essential passive safety innovations and intelligent active safety technology for protection of its occupants.
Meanwhile, the Suzuki Swift is a vehicle that is regarded as “uplifting” due to its standout road presence.
It is positioned as a vehicle “made for driving” thanks to its muscular lines, overflowing dynamics, as well as broad and low stance. The Swift also boasts of a powertrain that enables you to feel more connected and in full control of the road.
Its generous luggage space enables you to take the Swift anywhere you want, together with your loved ones. It also has split, fold-down rear seatbacks that allow you to load what you need.
Sufficient head clearance is attained because of its front seats that have been adjusted 10mm outward, 23mm more lateral and vertical spaces for the rear seats, and convenient storage spaces.
Inside, the Swift takes pride in its “driver first” design, a center console that is positioned toward the driver, and a racecar-like, D-shaped steering wheel to generate a supreme and sportier environment that connects the driver and the vehicle.
Peace of mind is important for the occupants of a car to enjoy their road trips. Thus, the Swift features a range of innovative safety amenities to help protect the driver and passengers in the event of a collision or any traffic hazards.
Apart from similarities in the number of doors, seating capacity, vehicle type and wheels, these two hatchbacks have specific differences in their specifications.
Find out more about the features of the Kia Rio 1.4 EX AT and the Suzuki Swift GL 1.2L CVT here:
SPECIFICATIONS |
Kia Rio 1.4 EX AT |
Suzuki Swift GL 1.2L CVT |
Vehicle type |
Hatchback |
Hatchback |
Length (mm) |
4,065 |
3,840 |
Width (mm) |
1,725 |
1,735 |
Height (mm) |
1,450 |
1,495 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,580 |
2,450 |
Displacement (cc) |
1,368 |
1,197 |
Minimum ground clearance (mm) |
150 |
120 |
Minimum turning radius (m) |
5.1 |
4.8 |
Fuel tank capacity (liters) |
45 |
37 |
Curb weight (kg) |
1,158 |
860 |
Engine type |
1.4L Inline-4 Cylinder Petrol, Kappa Dual CVVT |
K12M |
Transmission |
4-speed Automatic with Manual Mode |
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
Maximum power output (hp) |
99 |
82 |
Maximum torque (Nm) |
133 |
113 |
Steering |
Motor Driven Power Steering |
Power Steering |
Brakes |
(Front) Disc (Rear) Drum |
(Front) Ventilated Disc (Rear) Drum, Leading & Trailing |
Suspension |
(Front) MacPherson Strut + H-type sub-frame (Rear) Tubular Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
(Front) MacPherson Strut w/ Coil Spring (Rear) Torsion Beam w/ Coil Spring |
Wheel type |
16-inch Alloy |
16-inch Alloy |
Tire Size |
195/55/R16 |
185 /55/R16 |
Headlamps |
Projector-type Halogen with Static Bending, Manual Leveling and Auto Light Control |
Halogen Multi-reflector |
Position Lamps |
LED |
LED (with DRL) |
Fog Lamps |
With (front) |
With |
Rear Combination Lamps |
With |
LED |
Exterior Rear view Mirrors |
Body Color with Power Adjustment, Power Folding and Heat Function |
Body-colored, Electrical Adjust |
Wipers |
Intermittent Front Windshield |
(Front)- 2-speeds low, high + intermittent + washer (Rear)- 1-speed + Intermittent + Washer |
Outside Door Handles |
Body Colored |
Body Colored |
Bumpers (front and rear) |
Body Color with Black Moulding |
Body Colored |
Luggage Cover |
With |
With |
Luggage Area Light |
With |
With |
Luggage capacity (VDA, L) |
325 |
(Seatback Folded) 556 (Seatback Raised) 242 |
No. of Doors |
5 |
5 |
Seating capacity |
5 |
5 |
Seats |
(Front) Driver: Height Adjust, Recline and Slide; Passenger: Recline and Slide (Seat Back Pocket) Front Passenger Seat (Rear) 60:40 Folding |
(Front) Driver; Seat Height Adjuster (Seat Back Pocket) Front Passenger Seat (Rear) 60:40 Split-Single Fold |
Front grille |
Black and Chrome Radiator Grille |
Black |
Air Conditioning System |
With |
With |
Power Door Locks |
With |
With |
Tachometer |
With |
With |
Audio system and Connectivity |
7-inch Touchscreen; AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB and Aux-in ports with Bluetooth, Apple Carplay and Android Auto with Voice Control |
7-inch Multimedia Touchscreen with connectivity bluetooth, USB, AUX input, and audio offline navigation |
Speakers |
4+2 tweeters |
With (front and rear) |
Front airbags |
Driver and Front Passenger |
With (SRS Dual) |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
With |
With (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution or EBD) |
Seatbelts |
(Front) 3 Point with Pretensioner x2 (Rear) 3 Point x 2; 2 Point x 1 |
(Front) 3-point ELR with Pretensioner, Force Limiter, and Height Adjuster (Rear) 3-point ELR seat belts (Side, Center) |
Child Anchor |
Upper and Lower (Rear) |
With |
Child Safety Lock |
Rear Doors |
With |
Central Locking |
With |
With |
Day and Night Rear View Mirror |
With |
With |
Engine Immobilizer |
With |
With |
Available Colors |
Signal Red, Clear White, Platinum Graphite |
Metallic Silver, Pearl Pure White, Metallic Speedy Blue 3, Metallic Mineral Gray 2, Pearl Super Black 2, Pearl Ablaze Red 3 |
Price |
P985,000 |
P819,000 |
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