Suzuki Swift Info

Suzuki Swift (1989–2001 U.S.)

Second- and third-generation Swift hatchback and sedan (Geo Metro platform-mates).

Tech specs Capacities Torque specs Trims & body styles Fuel economy Colors Brochures

Tech specs

Item	Specification
Engines	1.3 L SOHC 8-valve I4 (G13, throttle-body injection); 1.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 (GT, multi-point injection, early 1990s); 1.3 L SOHC multi-point injection (later)
Transmissions	5-speed manual; 3-speed automatic
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Bodies	3-door hatchback; 4-door sedan (1990–1994 color charts)
Spark plugs (1992 SOHC)	NGK BPR5ES / ND W20EPR-U, gap 0.027–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)

Fluid capacities

Capacities are approximate refill amounts from Suzuki factory service manual data. Always fill to the level/check plug or dipstick, not just by volume.

System	Capacity	Fluid
Engine oil with filter (1992)	3.5 qt (3.3 L)
Engine oil with filter (1997)	6.9–7.5 US pt (3.3–3.6 L)
Cooling system (1997, M/T)	4.8 qt (4.6 L)
Manual transaxle (1997, shared with differential)	2.4 L (5.1 US pt)	GL-4 75W-90
Automatic (1997, drain & refill)	3.5 L (7.4 US pt)	ATF
Automatic (1992, pan removal)	3.7 qt (3.5 L)	ATF
A/C refrigerant (1997, R-134a)	19.4 oz (550 g)

Torque specs

Safety first — verify with your service manual. These figures are transcribed from Suzuki factory service manual data for the model shown. Specs can change by year, engine and body style. Always confirm the figure in the service manual for your exact vehicle before final tightening, use a calibrated torque wrench, tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check them after the first 50 miles. Replace one-time-use fasteners and sealing washers where specified. Torque settings marked as a range: tighten within the range.

Fastener	Torque
Wheel lug nuts (1991–1992 factory table)	36.5–50.5 lb-ft (49–68 N·m)
Engine oil drain plug (1997)	25 lb-ft (34 N·m)
Oil pan bolts & nuts	7–8.5 lb-ft (9–12 N·m)
Spark plugs	18–21.5 lb-ft (24–29 N·m)
Manual transaxle drain plug (1992)	20 lb-ft (27 N·m)
Front hub nut (1997)	108.5–144.5 lb-ft (150–200 N·m)
Tie rod nut, manual steering (1997)	51–72 lb-ft (70–100 N·m)
Stabilizer link nut (1997)	16–23.5 lb-ft (22–33 N·m)
Front control arm bracket nut (1997)	108.5–122.5 lb-ft (150–170 N·m)
Transaxle to engine (1997)	29–43 lb-ft (40–60 N·m)

Trims & body styles (U.S.)

Years	Version	Notes
1989–1994	3-door hatchback; 4-door sedan (from 1990)	1.3 L SOHC 8-valve TBI, or DOHC 16-valve MFI (GT)
1995–2001	Swift hatchback	2001: GA and GL

Fuel economy (EPA)

U.S. EPA estimates in miles per gallon, as currently published on fueleconomy.gov (older models are shown on the revised 2008 EPA method, so they are lower than the original window sticker). To convert: L/100 km = 235.2 ÷ mpg.

Model year	EPA listing	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb
1989	Swift	1.0 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	32	36	34
1989	Swift GA	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	33	40	36
1989	Swift GTI	1.3 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	22	26	24
1989	Swift GTI	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	25	33	28
1989–1990	Swift	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	33	40	36
1989, 1990, 1993	Swift	1.0 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	38	45	41
1989, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001	Swift	1.3 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	26	31	28
1990	Swift	1.0 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	32	35	33
1990	Swift	1.3 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	26	30	28
1990	Swift GT	1.3 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	22	26	24
1990	Swift GT	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	25	33	28
1991	Swift	1.0 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	37	45	40
1991	Swift	1.3 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	25	30	27
1991–1992	Swift	1.0 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	31	35	33
1991–1994	Swift GT	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	24	32	27
1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998	Swift	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	33	39	35
1992	Swift	1.0 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	38	44	40
1992–1994	Swift	1.3 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	25	31	27
1993	Swift	1.0 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	31	36	33
1994	Swift	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	31	39	34
1995	Swift	1.0 L	Auto 3-spd	2WD	30	35	32
1995	Swift	1.0 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	37	44	40
2000–2001	Swift	1.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	31	38	34
2004–2005	Swift	1.6 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	23	31	26
2004–2005	Swift	1.6 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	23	32	27
2005	Swift x	1.6 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	23	31	26
2005	Swift x	1.6 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	23	32	27
2006	Swift x	1.6 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	21	31	25
2006	Swift x	1.6 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	22	32	26
2010	Swift x	1.6 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	24	30	26
2010	Swift x	1.6 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	27	35	30
2011	Swift x	1.6 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	25	33	28
2011	Swift x	1.6 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	27	34	29

Factory colors & paint codes

Swatch colors are approximate screen representations. Always match paint by the color code on your vehicle’s paint code label (usually on the driver door jamb, firewall or inner pillar), not by the swatch. Availability varied by body style and year (U.S. market).