Verdict
These two cost virtually the same, yet they take sharply different routes. The Fronx is 105 mm longer, rides on a 70 mm longer wheelbase and carries 308 litres versus the Swift Sport’s 265 litres, while adding rear air-con vents and a 360-degree camera. It also gets autonomous braking, blind-spot information and lane-keeping steering correction. The Swift Sport answers with 140 hp and 230 Nm against 100 hp and 138 Nm, plus an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian buyer, practicality and active safety favour the Fronx; outright pace favours the Swift Sport.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if you want the larger 308-litre boot, rear air-con vents and a fuller active-safety suite.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if 140 hp, 230 Nm and an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than luggage space and driver assists.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki Fronx 100 hp at 6,000 rpm; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp at 5,500 rpm.
- Torque: Suzuki Fronx 138 Nm at 4,000 rpm; Suzuki Swift Sport 230 Nm at 2,500 rpm.
- Length and wheelbase: Suzuki Fronx 3,995 mm and 2,520 mm; Suzuki Swift Sport 3,890 mm and 2,450 mm.
- Boot space: Suzuki Fronx 308 litres; Suzuki Swift Sport 265 litres.
- Active safety: Suzuki Fronx gets autonomous braking, blind-spot information and lane-keeping steering correction; Suzuki Swift Sport gets none of these.
- Annual road tax: Suzuki Fronx RM120; Suzuki Swift Sport RM70.
Fronx
- 308-litre boot and 2,520 mm wheelbase.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot information and lane-keeping steering correction.
- 9-inch wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear air-con vents and 360-degree camera.
- 40 hp and 92 Nm down on the Swift Sport.
- RM50 more annual road tax than the Swift Sport.
Swift Sport
- 140 hp and 230 Nm turbo engine.
- 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 205 km/h top speed.
- RM70 annual road tax, plus front foglamps and auto wipers.
- 265-litre boot is 43 litres smaller than the Fronx’s.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM130,888✓ | RM130,900 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing and Mild-hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm | 140 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 230 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 73 mm × 81.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6AT | 6AT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 205 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | — | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 37 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 308 litres✓ | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 6 Spekers | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Fronx & Swift Sport for sale
Fronx vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the Suzuki Fronx or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The Fronx is better for space, rear-passenger comfort and active safety equipment. The Swift Sport is better if performance is the priority, with 140 hp, 230 Nm and a listed 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Fronx costs RM130,888 and the Suzuki Swift Sport costs RM130,900, so the Swift Sport is just RM12 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Suzuki Swift Sport is the quicker choice. Its 1.4-litre turbo makes 140 hp and 230 Nm, and it reaches 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; no 0-100 km/h figure is stated for the Fronx.
