2025 MG 3 vs 2025 Suzuki Swift: Spec battle
Two of Australia's most popular light cars have received comprehensive redesigns. How do they stack up against each other?
2024 MG MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Comparison
MG MG3
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Suzuki Swift
2024 MG
MG3
vs
2024 Suzuki
Swift
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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7.9
7.6
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Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID PLUS
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
37L
141 to 226 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$16,490 - $18,990
$22,490 - $33,490
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very pleasant ride and handling
- Good standard spec for the money
- 10-year warranty - wow!
Misses
- Safety tech may frustrate you
- No Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Lacklustre transmission
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
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Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
Comparison
Reviews
7.9
2025 MG 3 Essence review
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
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Matt Campbell
7.6
2025 Suzuki Swift Hybrid Plus review
The Suzuki Swift Hybrid Plus shows cheap can be cheerful, and blends practicality with fun like few rivals.
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Scott Collie
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 2500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.9 - 13 | |
