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?
Suzuki Swift vs MG MG3 Comparison
Suzuki Swift
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MG MG3
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2025 Suzuki
Swift
vs
2025 MG
MG3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Suzuki Swift Hybrid Plus reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 MG 3 Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID PLUS
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
37L
141 to 226 km
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$23,490 - $33,490
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
Colours Available
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)
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
Comparison
Reviews
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
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, DUAL INJECTOR | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1373 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.0L, 1.2L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 61kW - 103kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 112Nm - 230Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 74.2 - 82 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
