TOYOTA VITZ
+Better Built Quality
+Features missing in swift
Airbags + pre-tensioners,
headlight leveling,
rear wiper & washer,
dvd-tv nav,
retractable mirrors,
Passenger side seat belt warning lamp
+Auto transmission
+Durable car with an award winning engine
+Better leg room for rear passenger
-Smaller engine (1.0 Less power)
-Used*
-A/C is less effective
-2 speakers
-Noisier than Swift
-No alloys or fog lamps
-No speed adjustable intermittent
-No split folding rear seats
*you have to be careful when buying a used vitz, often the odo is tampered and at times hit and repaired cars sent from Japan are passed off as totally clean cars here…be sure to inspect carefully, check auction grade when buying a vitz and buy from someone honest.
SUZUKI SWIFT
+Brand New Car with 2 year warranty
+1.3 L engine (More power)
+Car has good reputation globally
+Effective A/C ***
+Less noisier than vitz
+Features missing in vitz
Split Folding rear seats
4 speakers
Adjustable speed intermittent wipers
Fog Lamps
Alloys
EBD along with ABS (vitz does not have EBD)
-No Airbags (biggest shortfall)
-Somewhat lower built quality (Although quality is decent for a local vehicle)
-No auto transmission available
-No rear wiper+washer
-No retractable mirrors
-No dvd
-Lesser leg room for rear seat passengers
Here is another comparison
Brand: Toyota | Suzuki
Model: Vitz | Swift
Year: 2005-08 | 2010 (Swift being Newer)
Engine: Vvti 1000c | Updated Liana’s Engine 1300cc (Swift wins here)
Dashboard: Better with Luxury Feel | Somewhat old looking Dashboard (Vitz Leads here)
Interior: Good looking | Odd looking like we are in 90s. (Vitz !!)
Comfort: Vitz feels much smoother then Swift. (Vitz..!)
Features: Vitz got more features like Back View Cam + Navigation and many things which u wont find in Suzuki Swift.. (Vitz !!!)
Exterior Looks: It depends on people. for me its a Draw.
Exterior Quality: Vitz got slightly stronger body then Swift. (Vitz!!)
Safety Features: ABS and 2+ Airbags (Depends on Trim) | Just ABS.. (Vitz being more safer)
Driving Wise: Don’t know as i haven’t driven Swift.
Price: 8 Lacs to 10 Lacs (Used)| 10.5 Lacs (New)
Spare Parts: Vitz Parts are Available now | Swift parts are limited to showrooms only for now, but soon they will be available widely as its a local Suzuki.
DM: Vitz being JDM While Swift is a PDM :D.
Transmission: Automatic | Manual Transmission.
Conclusion: If you want a safe car + Comfortable Ride then you should opt for Vitz but you must inpect it very well before buying it as it will be a used car.. otherwise go for Brand New Swift..
Another Review
But i love vitz coz
- better shape
- auto tranny
- smoother ride
- japan assembled
- parts not a problem anymore
etc.
but swift technically better machine coz
-1300cc
- locally built all spares are available
- cheaper maintenance
- brand new car
- vitz used for around 10lahks in good condition however swift brand new is around 10.50
Another Review
Nothing but Vitz JDM with Air bags,easily economical spares,almost all basic and safety features and above the all comfort of Auto tranny by all means.On the other hand Swift only having the edge of a new car but local assembled with out Air bags and lack of many basic features such as rear viper,poor build quality and Auto tranny is not available till yet
By now, over 4.5 lakh Swifts are on the road in India, and after an engine upgrade earlier this year, the car still enjoys a waiting period of 1-4 months on both petrol and diesel variants.
In a highly competitive small car market, Swift is the target for most new launches – from Volkswagen Polo to the upcoming Toyota Etios – in the premium compact segment.
Internationally as well, the car, is a raging success, exceeding demand in all major markets. Its sales were twice the target in the first year in Japan, while in Denmark it was in the top 3 for more than 2 years and the highest selling car in 2006.