Suzuki Swift Sport VS VW UP GTI | Fifth Gear

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  • It’s the battle of the pocket rockets as the new Suzuki Swift Sport and VW Up Gti go head to head on track. To watch the full episode go to - www.dplay.co.uk/show/fifth-gear
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  • @zsoltpapp3363
    @zsoltpapp3363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The Swift Sports are the official rental cars on the Nurnburgring Nordschleife and that tells a lot. Not only it is a relatively fast and fun car, but it can handle track usage in stock form without falling apart - no wonder the germans dont rent out Up and Polo GTIs on their most famous racetrack

    • @QUIKCaspa
      @QUIKCaspa หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because they are rentals, doesn't mean they are good, they are 1. Ugly as fucking shit, 2. So underpowered 3. No one cares about them lol

  • @rdmz135
    @rdmz135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    4 seconds on that small track is huge

    • @kakashi99908
      @kakashi99908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      happy birthday

    • @adityarai5367
      @adityarai5367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy birthday

    • @raphi25895
      @raphi25895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The Swift is a supermini and the VW Up is a City Car so the should have compare the swift against an seat ibiza 150hp or the Polo GTI 200hp

    • @RNGJack1
      @RNGJack1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@raphi25895 lol yeah lets compare a Ford Mondeo 1.6 against a BMW M5 whilst we're at it

    • @raphi25895
      @raphi25895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RNGJack1 the mondeo is more an BMW 3er and then the 318d

  • @Xenon0000000000001
    @Xenon0000000000001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Up Gti: Can't have power understeer if you've got no power!

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    For folks who can't afford to spend too much on petrol but still want fun with a modest engine underneath the bonnet. The Sukuki Swift Sport looks like great fun! I hear Suzuki has great relaibilty too :)

    • @vasts1479
      @vasts1479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like Suzuki, I have the sx4 and I'm quite satisfied with my purchase considering the price (20000 euro). But, in my area the Suzuki swift sport costs around 22000 euro which is a lot. You can add 3000 and you get an i20 N which is way better.

    • @josephegginton4055
      @josephegginton4055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've got a new sport. A nice car but it's not too quick and needs a lot spending to get decent power. Handling is very good though and kicks the back end out pretty easily if you want it to.

    • @OnlineHipHopTV
      @OnlineHipHopTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is why the Swift Sport is appealing. The costs are low, its reliable, it looks good and unique, has great handling, fun to drive and is fast/quick enough. What more would you want? Its good enough for me.

    • @RetroFuseable
      @RetroFuseable ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It also seems to be cheaper to maintain. Parts are cheaper than VW and other Euro cars, at least where I am. It also seems to have a better reliability record.

    • @andrewnorris5415
      @andrewnorris5415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It makes the fancy German interior seem like a lie! What I like about the Japanese is they have a saying, "under promise, over deliver".

  • @Neil.c04
    @Neil.c04 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I work in a dealership and suzuki being one of the branches, I can say that swifts are incredibly reliable comparing to its competitors, Engines are bulletproof, i have only ever seen 1 engine removed out of a swift due to lack of servicing...

  • @stephandolby
    @stephandolby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The new Swift Sport is a mean little thing. I do have a soft spot for the previous model, its looks and eager engine plus its *much* cheaper insurance grouping, but the new one appears to be very accomplished.

    • @nikb6528
      @nikb6528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can tell you first hand that the previous gen is a proper driver's car and can sound incredibly well for a 1.6 4 cylinder with a decent exhaust.

  • @nikitis13
    @nikitis13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    And the Suzuki will still be going after 10 years and 200,000 miles

    • @gaycha6589
      @gaycha6589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Katsas13 - exactly how do you know that to be true? Crystal ball? Or perception?

    • @nikitis13
      @nikitis13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@gaycha6589 Do you really think Suzuki would ever make a dud car? Don't need to look into the future, looking into the past gives us enough reflection on companies track records for reliability. There's a reason why "used" swift sports retain their value meter than GTi's of any type. Not bagging VW Gti's but you wouldn't want it to be in your hand when something finally lets go, parts are ridiculously expensive and if you live in hot humid climates they don't hold up well. Nice to drive though :)

    • @eriktenhag2022
      @eriktenhag2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@nikitis13 I don't know about GTIs but I've seen Polo GT TSIs and TDIs well past 75k kms with no issues, and I'm from India, it's pretty hot and humid here

    • @nikitis13
      @nikitis13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@eriktenhag2022 Hahaha Really? 75,000km?! 125cc "scooters" are capable of 100,000km without an issue. 75,000km on are car engine is virtually nothing. Taxi's in Australia can easily clock up 1/2 a million k's without a hiccup.

    • @eriktenhag2022
      @eriktenhag2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nikitis13 I guess people don't keep cars for too long here... Only cars I've seen cross even 500k are diesel taxis.
      Yeah on average, suzukis are more reliable, but excluding the dry DSGs ( which have a high failure rate ), manual VWs do last for a decently long time.

  • @progste
    @progste 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Every car reviewer about any German car: It's worse in every objective way, but it FEELS better engineered.

  • @jasongray2913
    @jasongray2913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I fell in love with the UP gti as soon as I saw it. If you want a car that takes you back to nova sr, fiesta mk2s and mk1 golfs it’s perfect.
    You can’t help but drive it like a yobbo and it’s not fast enough to really get into much trouble and it’s a GTI!
    The swift is gorgeous too. But it’s the up for me.

    • @peterlewis3540
      @peterlewis3540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thats exactly why i bought one, back in March 2019.
      I swapped my two yr old Fiat Abarth Competizione, for a lovely three door White Up Gti.
      I just love the thing, great fuel economy, cheap to insure, and just enough performance to make every driving trip, an experience to be cherished.

    • @CiroDiMaRzio12304
      @CiroDiMaRzio12304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterlewis3540 What fuel economy do you get? with driving normal.

  • @lukaz861
    @lukaz861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Suzuki ftw. Loving my 07 Swift Sport

    • @QUIKCaspa
      @QUIKCaspa หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤢🤢🤢🤢

  • @peterlewis3540
    @peterlewis3540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Swift Sport and Up Gti, are not even in the same price category.
    A Suzuki Swift Sport now retails for over £21,000, whilst the latest Up Gti comes in at nearly £5000 cheaper.
    The Swift Sport is faster and more powerful, and so it should be, as its now close to a Vw Polo Gti in list price

  • @blackcrackmanace
    @blackcrackmanace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    OK LET ME CLEAR THIS
    UP GTI -- SWIFT SPORT --POLO GTI
    115 HP 140 HP 200 HP
    1.0 1.4 2.0
    354 cm 384 cm 406 cm
    SWIFT IS IN THE MIDLE AND NEITHER POLO OR UP ARE ITS 100% RIVALS !!!!

  • @darkelf8704
    @darkelf8704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Nowadays I watch the Fifth gear videos that feature a VW for one reason. I listen out to hear the presenters praise the VW... It happens all the time... "The brakes aren't quite as sharp as the Swift but they have got a nicer feel..."???? Even if the VW is not as good as the other car, they still find a way to glorify them. What the actual f***......

    • @bigteddy66
      @bigteddy66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ye you get sick of hearing vw and how good they are, but aren't

    • @richardsmith2879
      @richardsmith2879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They need the advertising.

    • @darkelf8704
      @darkelf8704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@richardsmith2879 True. But it is annoying

    • @richardsmith2879
      @richardsmith2879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dark Elf . I totally agree. I don’t take much notice of this type of review and I only watched it because I have a Suzuki. Which is a brilliant car by the way.

    • @darkelf8704
      @darkelf8704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@richardsmith2879 We don't get the Up GTi around these parts but we do get the Swift Sport and I agree, it's an amazing little pocket rocket and very easy on the eyes

  • @raycoleman1724
    @raycoleman1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love my swift sport, but I had a friend take around sandown race track in a standard up! And it was seriously the most amount of fun I have had in a car on track, ultra slow but we had a blast

  • @TheXextreem
    @TheXextreem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was thinking or the up or Suzuki. Was a hard choice but i got it. I got the new swift 2020 sport. And iam not regret it so far (8 months later)

  • @terryloweh
    @terryloweh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The swift also comes with a vgt turbo which is pretty amazing. Strange how nobody talks about this

    • @BlitzkriegRap
      @BlitzkriegRap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is a vgt turbo?

    • @waynec2186
      @waynec2186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@BlitzkriegRap Variable-geometry turbocharger. The turbo adjust the angle where the exhaust gases hits the turbine. It minimizes turbo lag and acts like a wastegate (it directs the turbo gases away from the turbine).

    • @terryloweh
      @terryloweh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wayne C yeah and the other petrol car that uses it is the old 997 Porsche turbo. It’s pretty common in diesel cars though

    • @thepoldergoon
      @thepoldergoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like bmw has been doing for years this is no new tec

    • @terryloweh
      @terryloweh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robba Keesie is there a vgt on a bmw petrol engine? I know there are on the diesels but not aware of the petrol. Also, didn’t say it was new tech but I think it’s quite cool that a Suzuki uses the same kind of tech as BMW and Porsche!

  • @filipegil8752
    @filipegil8752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    So the Swift is a B segment car and it has pretty much the same footprint with more space, uses a 1.4L engine with a 6 speed, and manages to be 100kgs lighter than the UP! But Plato, blind by VW premium fakery badge snobbism says the VW is better engineered. Whilst being the more boring car, with worse seats, notchy gear change and any lack of feel other than crashing into every single road depression where’s the Suzuki rides really well for what it is. Yet again he states the VW to have a more quality feel. I don’t get motoring journalist these days...
    By the way I drove both and e en at 3 to 4 grand more expensive I know which one I would take 😉

    • @alexdacruz10
      @alexdacruz10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bem dito!

    • @Locotropic
      @Locotropic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably the journalists are sponsored by VW

    • @raphi25895
      @raphi25895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The up is from 2011 with only a facelift and the suzuki is a way newer car from 2017 but if you compare the swift to for example the seat ibiza(which is in the same class) the swift would be so much faster. By the way the up GTI weight around 1070kg an the swift 1045kg not 100kg difference.

    • @filipegil8752
      @filipegil8752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Raphael Lang
      brand figures:
      UP GTi 1070kgs 3dr
      Swift Sport 970kgs. 5dr
      nevertheless up to 100kgs on these cars or even half of that is a big chunk consudering that the VW is also around 30bhp less powerful.

    • @raphi25895
      @raphi25895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filipegil8752 but the suzuki swift sport with 140hp weighs1045kg: auto.suzuki.de/suzuki-modelle/suzuki-swift-modelluebersicht/suzuki-swift-sport-5-tuerer/suzuki-swift-sport-5-tuerer-technische-daten the VW is better in the Crashtest maybe that is why its heavier.

  • @Lcr34
    @Lcr34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Ah if only Suzuki puts the 1.4 and 6 speed in the new jimny.

    • @anirudhmallikarjun7067
      @anirudhmallikarjun7067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Do you want to roll it over

    • @oddities-whatnot
      @oddities-whatnot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anirudh Mallikarjun they would need to improve the suspension accordingly as well.

    • @oddities-whatnot
      @oddities-whatnot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct as most people will use them as their daily car, to commute, go shopping etc. Only the rich will pay cash to customise it for off road use.

    • @r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625
      @r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anirudh Mallikarjun actually Range Rover Jeep etc made this myth so the jimny sold less they where afraid of this thing selling better than theirs

    • @arx117
      @arx117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625 nope, its already proven that jimny boxy shape actually can roll over. That's a reason why suzuki never give bigger engine. In Japan, they use 660cc for a reason.

  • @greenwagon00
    @greenwagon00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m delighted with my yellow Suzuki sport and if you look hard enough you shouldn’t have to pay list price of 18k I got a new one for just 15 k and 6 months and lots of smiles too

  • @ngurahprasada
    @ngurahprasada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My 2014 Suzuki Swift might not be the best car ever, but Swift hands down is one of the most reliable hatchback there is

    • @WeeFreeMan78
      @WeeFreeMan78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been beating the snot out of a Suzuki Ignis Sport since 2004. That liitle car is an absolute soldier. Does everything you ask it to do with zero comains. No faults whatsoever all these years. And at 900kgs with 119 real Hp,you have to drive something with serious power to keep up it a tigh twisty. Love the little thing...

    • @WeeFreeMan78
      @WeeFreeMan78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Zero complains

    • @QUIKCaspa
      @QUIKCaspa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WeeFreeMan78 You would have to drive something with serious power to keep up with it? Fuckin WHAT LMFAO, I'm pretty sure my little e bike I made at home would keep up...
      Jump in my 770 REAL HP Iroz Built RS3, and I'll take you in a corner and you'll see what a real car feels like, not some little chicks car 😂😂

    • @WeeFreeMan78
      @WeeFreeMan78 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@QUIKCaspa Well, as it seems you're a big bad dude with deep pockets. So, enjoy your big badass manly car and let the rest of us enjoy our chick cars, as you call them. I'm fine with that

    • @QUIKCaspa
      @QUIKCaspa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WeeFreeMan78 Someone sounds a bit insecure holy SHIT LOL
      I was literally just saying, there's nothing special about a young chicks car, cheap $3k piece of garbage bro. You need to buy a BMW 530i E60, they are around 7k and they are a good starting point of a nice daily car... Then eventually get to an RS3 because that shit is just wild.
      If you are an old grandpa or something then stick to the car you want but if you are not an elder, get something better then some suzuki swift 🤣🤣

  • @luxo21azetsk
    @luxo21azetsk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pleas grafic vizualization parameter this cars

  • @peterlewis3540
    @peterlewis3540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Over £4000 difference in price.
    That makes the Up Gti a bargain in itself, and at just over £14,000 on the road, it has no real rivals in that price bracket.

    • @bishy33
      @bishy33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Suzuki Dealers are selling in stock brand new un registered Swift Sports for 14k on Autotrader due to the current car market and the mild hybrid version being due next year, also the Swift Sport has never been the full RRP since launch so a real bargain IMO

    • @ferrumignis
      @ferrumignis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bishy33 Shame the mild hybrid version has turned out to be heavier, slower and more expensive than the standard one.

    • @69bock69
      @69bock69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kia picanto gt

    • @vasts1479
      @vasts1479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hyundai i10 n line.

    • @yvalson6534
      @yvalson6534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Swift comes with more options. Difference on similar spec ones is actually smaller. Also UP doesnt get a touchscreen

  • @SBKxSiiLeNcE20
    @SBKxSiiLeNcE20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Swift ZC32s 2014 model here :D Love it to peices

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @ronaldov09
    @ronaldov09 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does the Fiesta ST do around this track?

  • @simonwhitlock9189
    @simonwhitlock9189 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now do a hot lap in the Suzuki with the traction control on and lets see how it goes, hardly fair with it being different for both cars.

  • @TG-pd3ft
    @TG-pd3ft 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Question: Why does a VW GTi have seats from an '80s Fiat Panda?
    I'm surprised you didn't fall out of the window when cornering

    • @AbcD-td4ml
      @AbcD-td4ml 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Freddie wow, the hairdressers are angry🤣🤣🤣 ha ha ha ha drive your litle susucky

    • @r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625
      @r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Abc D haha image having a reliable car...

    • @WeeFreeMan78
      @WeeFreeMan78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, ABC, you've posted the exact same thing at least ten times. First of all, it's not funny to anyone but you and secondly, go up to your room and come down when you get a driving license kid. Shoosh, or I'm telling your mum

  • @MzwandileHarmans
    @MzwandileHarmans 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Swift all the way. Better reliability too

    • @nagmashot
      @nagmashot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      better realibilty according to JDM fanboys? latest JD power report reliablity ranking tell a different story... only Toyota and Lexus are ranked better than VW... all other japanese car manufacotrs rank behind... and most of them below industry average

    • @car.gems.
      @car.gems. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@nagmashot nice copy paste german boy, go with facts, no german car is up with japanese reliability no mater what tests say

    • @NoName-vc3uq
      @NoName-vc3uq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@car.gems. those "tests" are facts and you have to get on with it

    • @car.gems.
      @car.gems. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@NoName-vc3uq sure, how many tests do you want with suzuki in the top 10 of the most reliable without Volkswagen on that list?

    • @topg2820
      @topg2820 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nagmashot JD power is scam, highest bidder wins

  • @BlitzkriegRap
    @BlitzkriegRap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I would go for Swift, more space and a little more fun.

  • @vivekpund4997
    @vivekpund4997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    #BringTiffBack

    • @pollumG
      @pollumG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's all good....hes on Lovecars TH-cam channel.

    • @vivekpund4997
      @vivekpund4997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pollumG Fifth Gear has been Tiff's baby, and the team just feels incomplete without him. And after all, Plato, Butler-Henderson, and Johnny aren't with him on Lovecars......

    • @pollumG
      @pollumG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vivekpund4997 tiff is tiff...he is the same with everyone...not too fussed about Plato tbh..I watch Jonny on fullycharged..

    • @vivekpund4997
      @vivekpund4997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pollumG imagine Jeremy Clarkson being separated from Richard Hammond and James May and you'll get what I am trying to convey......

    • @pollumG
      @pollumG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vivekpund4997 I can ....I watch them on their own respectful tv shows

  • @allosaurusfragilis7782
    @allosaurusfragilis7782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wouldnt say these cars are direct rivals. The ups rivals are more like twingo gt, panda 100 and abarth surely?

  • @bishy33
    @bishy33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Swift Sport has never been the full RRP since Launch always being offered at a discount £16,499 then £16,999. So all the talk of it being too expensive are nonsense IMO. However there are Suzuki Dealers currently offering in stock brand new un-registered Swift sports on Autotrader for around 14k probably due to the current state of the British car market and the Swift having a face-lift next year, by all accounts the Swift Sport will be a mild hybrid in 2020!

    • @ferrumignis
      @ferrumignis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A slower, heavier and more expensive hybrid as it turned out 🙁

  • @kanagasabapathyvenkatachal2466
    @kanagasabapathyvenkatachal2466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Japanese ❤️

  • @dennislam234
    @dennislam234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alright, I test drove both of them and I did end up with the swift sport. The steering feel and understeer can be easily solved by changing out to larger PS4s or even semi-slicks tyres. Real 0-60 time is 7.2 seconds for swift. And everyone forgets about the fact that the swift is fully loaded in tech. But I guess it's sad for you guys since we can get it for around 15k pounds. Honestly that 5k pounds, you really get what you pay for, and if you have spare change, the swift is your blank canvas, a plethora of tuning parts from all over the world cause it's JDM. And no it's not made in India or something, swift sport is made in japan.

    • @babababa143
      @babababa143 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHat are PS4s? Larger? (what size?)

    • @dennislam234
      @dennislam234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@babababa143 Michelin pilot sport 4s I went with 215/45/17 with aftermarket rims

    • @JakobusVdL
      @JakobusVdL 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dennis, I was wondering if wider / grippier tyres would address the understeer. Sounds like they do.
      Are your better acceleration times also due to the tyre change?.

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny I just checked what tyres the Swift Sport has as standard. It has 195/45/17 as its standard tyres.
      My Mitsubishi Lancer GT came with 215/45/18 Advans as standard.
      Definitely 215s on a Swift Sport is the way to go.

  • @pupak3000
    @pupak3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like both!

  • @Omsingh-cq8im
    @Omsingh-cq8im 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video 👍

  • @kaya1660
    @kaya1660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Up doesn't have the power to understeer. Swift is just another level than the up!

  • @johanwetterwik32
    @johanwetterwik32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In my country where there is snow on the winterseason only the german cars last above 10 years, the japanese cars are not protected enough from the roadsalt. And espacelly not suzuki. The only reason the german cars are scored low in some relibility statistics is because of their electrical issues, not hardwear.

    • @TheMatthewThe
      @TheMatthewThe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not anymore... Japanese cars have just as good corrosion protection as German cars. Look how bad Mercedes and European built ford's rust, and I've never seem rust on a modern Toyota or Honda

  • @Zilchnstuff
    @Zilchnstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Up gti can easily push 150bhp with exhaust and intake... That might just even the playing field while still holding a significant saving in price.. 😂

    • @nikb6528
      @nikb6528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That tuned GTi would certainly be fast, but good luck keeping the 1L engine in one piece for long.

    • @gc6171
      @gc6171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The real specs of the Suzuki on Dyno are about 155hp and not the declared 140, only with some mapping 170hp can be easily put out. Check out CTC with their demo car if ur interested

    • @timetoshred2461
      @timetoshred2461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Intercooler and remap put me on 182 bhp and 330nm on my swift

  • @CaptainSlow2469
    @CaptainSlow2469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff fifth gear...

  • @patmaher9435
    @patmaher9435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Mk2 Swift Sport for me I think and enough change to take a few decent road trips and do a couple of track days

    • @72gav68
      @72gav68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pat Maher I owned a mk2 Swift Sport for 4 years and currently own the current Turbo Swift Sport. I've had the Turbo Sport for almost 2 years. I couldn't go back to the mk2 Sport. The Torque of Turbo(45% increase) is addictive. Highway driving in Australia the extra Torque is extremely useful. Don't believe the acceleration figures stated,it's more like low 7's 0-100km/h. Lots of content on TH-cam to confirm this.

    • @Jasontvnd9
      @Jasontvnd9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@72gav68 Suzuki have a habit of understating there 0-60 figures , the MK 2 was doing it in 7.8 seconds and the new turbo 1.4 is doing it in 7.0 seconds....
      I dunno how they test then but my guess is at altitude or something....

    • @72gav68
      @72gav68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jason Muir definitely. I believe Suzuki like to understate their Figures. From what I've seen, even the 140hp for the Sport Turbo is understated. I think it is closer to 150-155hp.

    • @Jasontvnd9
      @Jasontvnd9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@72gav68 it is...
      I recall when it first came out lots of people dynoing then at 15-20hp more than what Suzuki said.
      There 0-60 figures are off that's for sure , the MK2 has more hp/ton than the 1.4tfsi Audi a1 but that claims a 7.9 second 0-60.
      There's a fifth gear test on TH-cam Vs a twingo 133 that has a claimed 0-60 of 8.7 but the swift sport out accelerated it every single time.

    • @swiftsportcolombia
      @swiftsportcolombia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jason Muir they low down the number figures for insurance propose

  • @DaxXx988
    @DaxXx988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Isnt swift rather a polo competitor?

  • @Wargwarn
    @Wargwarn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a surprising outcome. A lighter more powerful car beats a slower heavier one. Who'd have thought..

  • @kaya571
    @kaya571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4 seconds is another world

  • @kodfish1985
    @kodfish1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im so confused why they compared a 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo to a 1.4 turbo petrol .... Good vid tho

  • @raghunathsai
    @raghunathsai 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice combination

  • @mallyturner5856
    @mallyturner5856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do this again with the swift and up but add the Kia picanto GTS line

  • @RRR_Motorsports
    @RRR_Motorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Put tires and wheels on the swift and it'll punch well above its weight
    My non sport 2011 with re003 slayed a polo gti

  • @kakashi99908
    @kakashi99908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    In my opinion reliability is just as important as practicality when it comes to sub compact cars. I would take a built in Japan Yaris or Fit because of that.

    • @dylansterio3227
      @dylansterio3227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duck the Yaris isn’t even a Toyota. It’s built by Mazda for Toyota. Mazda is shit. Buy a corolla if you want a reliable car.

    • @sixfeetmonsta
      @sixfeetmonsta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@dylansterio3227 In America, yes. For the rest of the world, Toyota design and manufacture their own Yaris. I don't understand why Toyota didn't sell the Yaris globally....

    • @padraic5316
      @padraic5316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The thing is the swift is made in Hungary for UK Market...

    • @jl3321
      @jl3321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@padraic5316the swift sport is only made in Japan

    • @humanzyx
      @humanzyx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@padraic5316 no, this gen swift sport is built exclusively is Japan

  • @cristiancremaschi4725
    @cristiancremaschi4725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The cameras they use are pretty bad

    • @devideomeneer
      @devideomeneer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In their defense it was a very bright sunny day and while that does sound weird, those are not really ideal circumstances for most cameras.

  • @santiagocalderon3261
    @santiagocalderon3261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how would the abarth 500 fare?

  • @jonathansmith5850
    @jonathansmith5850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1.4turbo vs 1.0 turbo. £13k vs £18k. Anyone buying a, pocket rocket would not compare these 2 on price alone. Noone who is looking at either £13k or £18k would look at the other. Pointless comparison.

    • @neovenom9833
      @neovenom9833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      not only that but the size is not even in the same category. the swift sport is 35 cm longer than the up gti.
      Ironically the up gti is about 25 kg heavier.

    • @rosstee
      @rosstee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neovenom9833 The video says the Up GTI is 100 kg heavier!

  • @fiskernissen4623
    @fiskernissen4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    VW Up GTI 115hk/200nm
    Suzuki Swift Sport 140hk/220nm
    Data is taken from all the standard cars who has been chipped, and the start effect is showing.
    Therefore... Swift have 25hk more than the UP, and 20NM more. So i think it is normally that the Swift take the lead here.
    I think the correct image will be, if they give the UP a chip, and get about 140hk, and 240nm.
    Then the true will come...

  • @killingfields1424
    @killingfields1424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where's Tiff?

  • @RobertMilat
    @RobertMilat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love that swift

  • @sunitajangra9874
    @sunitajangra9874 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely good car but need some Bridgestone rubber

  • @igorgames5416
    @igorgames5416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    KL 68

  • @gauravgoyal1006
    @gauravgoyal1006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swift VS Polo??

  • @callum4035
    @callum4035 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute rubbish comments saying the up is better engineered and better chassis can’t stand that prat Plato never have

  • @rattasl15
    @rattasl15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Japan Suzuki swift

  • @edwardtiangco1445
    @edwardtiangco1445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So the Swift is still Fifth Gear's favorite I suppose

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Certainly Tiff's favourite

  • @olaco5150
    @olaco5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not bad for the up! Considering the differences in power

  • @smoothmicra
    @smoothmicra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I always find these "head to head" tests around the track a bit pointless, how many people seriously take it into account if they are buying a car like this to use in the real world? The Swift is damn expensive for such a small car, the VW price point seems so much more reasonable. Personally I would rather hear a review of someone who had driven both cars for a week or so in the real world, so we can get a flavour of the good and bad points of both motors. Insurance group, can an adult fit in the back, what's it like on a long journey, road tax, fuel economy etc. The performance in a straight line or round a corner is important if you are buying a hot hatch, but I would like to know if it is a car you can use as a daily driver in reasonable comfort. Just saying car journos...

    • @Filipe1020
      @Filipe1020 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      While I agree, they're testing the sport versions of the Swift and Up! Instead of their regular counterparts, so this is more of a performance test.

    • @r-amores8173
      @r-amores8173 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a performance test. If you worry about all that boring stuff you shouldn’t consider the sport and gti version

    • @smoothmicra
      @smoothmicra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@r-amores8173 Yep, I said the performance is important if you are buying a hot hatch but it is not the only consideration. These motors won't be used as dedicated track day cars, they will be used as daily drivers which means all the other "boring stuff" is important if you are going to live with one of these for the next two or three years. I drove from Scotland to London today so damn right I want to know about comfort and ride in any car I purchase. Fair enough if you are a teenager out to impress his mates, the "boring stuff" doesn't matter, but at 18 grand I don't see many teenagers ripping up the tarmac in the Suzuki. I'm thinking most of these GTIs will be bought by people who have left their teens well behind them but just want a little hatch that is fun to drive.

    • @JakobusVdL
      @JakobusVdL 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      All that information is available from other sites and sources. I think the Fifth Gear vids are more a bit of fun for petrolheads

  • @Alexandra-Rex
    @Alexandra-Rex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The look of this newest Swift is weird, and not in a good way. The previous one looked a lot better.

    • @Bit2bi
      @Bit2bi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      true

    • @BlitzkriegRap
      @BlitzkriegRap 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, older one had more sleeker design. But still I would take this Swift over a VW Up. For me Up is almost a Smart car lol.

    • @babababa143
      @babababa143 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im buying onne test vehicle Swift soon, unfortunately only yellow are aviialable. I think Suzuki would do much netter with sales if majority of them weren't yellow. Ill take it balthough yellow is one of my least favourite colours :D Wouldt buy Up because i believe its much smaller, I like some practicality, and also Im after torque :) And like Japanese cars.
      Agree with design, but i believe in realitry they look much better than on vieos and photos, and Up looks like standard vW, more or less

    • @arx117
      @arx117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But i prefer this new desigb except that ugly rear. The old design is too granpa

    • @69bock69
      @69bock69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% new swift is ugly

  • @mrfrancy0154
    @mrfrancy0154 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:57 i'm not sure, maybe because tyres

  • @resnonverba137
    @resnonverba137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    On the road and for smiles per pound the Up! is a long way ahead.

    • @nikolanikola8543
      @nikolanikola8543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nope! Suzuki is way faster and way more reliable. VW is pure shit, unreliable and overpriced.

    • @Tom_pr
      @Tom_pr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you have never driven any swift sports (or swift gti) that must be it.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nikolanikola8543 Up! is better value for money, that was my point. Your derogatory comments are unfounded.

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Tom_pr I have and they are good. The looks alone would prevent me from ever owning one as would the elevated price compared to the Up! It's too close to the Fiesta which is far superior.

    • @nikolanikola8543
      @nikolanikola8543 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@resnonverba137 Ummm... No, it's not. You obviously have no idea how horribly unreliable VWs are...

  • @Muushondje
    @Muushondje 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The Swift is the Ultimate low budget funcar Hell yeah. The VW better quality haha.

    • @jonathansmith5850
      @jonathansmith5850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But 18k isn't budget car. Most looking at budget motoring would not spend 18k on a car as out of their reach.

    • @Tom_pr
      @Tom_pr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better quality dashboard maybe lol. If softer means better quality.

    • @Muushondje
      @Muushondje 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tom_pr The dash of the up is as hard as a daimond.

    • @nagmashot
      @nagmashot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      according to latest real world reliabilty rankings YES... only Toyota and Lexuse are better than VW...the rest of Japan not

    • @civicsi0479
      @civicsi0479 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nagmashot toyota,suzuki and honda make reliable cars unlike the garbage Volkswagen makes not even 50k miles on the clock and there is a check engine light common in Volkswagen's the only Volkswagen worth buying is a golf gti

  • @Maurice_Moss
    @Maurice_Moss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The UP has flat seats and rear drum brakes...hardly a GTI.

    • @jasongray2913
      @jasongray2913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Moss I’m sure VW fitted what it needed. Why add cost for something unnecessary?

    • @Maurice_Moss
      @Maurice_Moss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jasongray2913 supportive seats in a car that is supposed to be sporty is necessary. Those seats have no side bolsters or anything. It also wouldn't of cost any more to of made it faster, as ford are getting 140 bhp out of their 1.0 EcoBoost engines.

    • @peterlewis3540
      @peterlewis3540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you care to examine the rear of any original Mk1 Golf Gti, from 1976 onwards.
      That also came with rear drum brakes as standard.
      When a car only has 115hp in standard form, does it need discs on the rear?

    • @jasongray2913
      @jasongray2913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But it’s not all about more power. It’s a laugh and buttons to run that’s enough for me. I agree with the seats. It’s a shame but not the end of the world. Honestly I’ve not fallen out of the seat yet after 7k miles. :D

    • @Maurice_Moss
      @Maurice_Moss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peterlewis3540 my friends 1.1 Hyundai i10 has front a rear disc brakes. Drum brakes are old tech, and used by companies to save money. Comparing a modern car to one from 1976 is a bit silly.

  • @Schaneification
    @Schaneification 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hmm more grip = tires !

  • @swift33s
    @swift33s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    おーっ!すごい⤴⤴

  • @redorange
    @redorange 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish VW would sell the Up and Polo in the US.

    • @mohnish7653
      @mohnish7653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get a used golf way better

    • @joebloggs9709
      @joebloggs9709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      redorange They just don't sell. The USA is driven by social status, they'll never admit to buying a "hatchback" - they'd rather use an acronym or say truck instead. It's a cultural thing.

  • @gaivoron
    @gaivoron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It’s less understeer in the Up cause it’s slower in ever corner than the swift. Lol Swift just needs better tires to match the speed.

    • @BlitzkriegRap
      @BlitzkriegRap 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Traction control won't let it understeer under power. I can't believe you can not turn off traction control in a GTI.

    • @ShortCycle.
      @ShortCycle. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BlitzkriegRap
      I thought this too from other reviews I've seen. I'm surprised Plato doesn't mention it tbh. It must limit on-the-limit driver engagement.

    • @jaybee7720
      @jaybee7720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Swift sport comes with Continental ContiSport not exactly el cheapo, i had the previous Sport they came standard with Potenzas another quality tyre.

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShortCycle. It's no fun for professional drivers like him. Even Vicki or Tiff would have said the same thing about the Up's traction control.
      On normal roads having it on is mandatory, but this is a racetrack.

  • @ThisIsDaxter
    @ThisIsDaxter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish people would stop comparing these cars. They're not even in the same Car Class. Nevermind the price difference between the two...

  • @philipchesters2824
    @philipchesters2824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swift 5 door Up 3, so also more practical.

  • @Motoring_With_Manas
    @Motoring_With_Manas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get a stage 1 on the UP GTI and you will see zee Gerrman power

  • @sungketpatel30
    @sungketpatel30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3 years late Fifth Gear?

    • @bid84
      @bid84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MK2 Golf World Oh shut up moaning wanker

  • @nikolanikola8543
    @nikolanikola8543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Suzuki is always a better choice! 👌

  • @kieronmoodley7471
    @kieronmoodley7471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'll take the swift thanks...the up is just a vw and less practical

  • @vhira
    @vhira หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let’s not forget that the Suzuki swift sport has more equipment than the vw up gti

  • @richardhammer187
    @richardhammer187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Swift is a (fugly) white good, the Up! is interesting and fun

  • @jdmguy44
    @jdmguy44 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would take the Swift but this current version looks pricey.

    • @richardhammer187
      @richardhammer187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Up! is now around the £17k mark...really!

  • @neovenom9833
    @neovenom9833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    UP GTI is basically a marketing scheme from VW.
    Raking in money from those who want a actual gti, but cannot afford it.
    Better off buying a citigo, mod it. and save 4K.

    • @LouRaX
      @LouRaX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      CitiGo looks shit and better lave the 4K for the new E-UP

  • @fabriced9612
    @fabriced9612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Swift sport 😉

  • @kapurfilms9178
    @kapurfilms9178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro in india this current swift build quality is literaLLY A joke

  • @Unicorns
    @Unicorns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Race a 3.5lt and a 7lt ?? Who would win. Pointless race.

  • @IgnitionMedia
    @IgnitionMedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've compared two different classes of car? The direct comparison to the swift (size / price) is the Polo GTI, which would absolute embarrass the Swift on track.
    Its like comparing a Golf GTI to a Focus RS. Obviously the focus will win as its a different class of power

  • @wolfschindler8921
    @wolfschindler8921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The UP better engineered? My neighbor has one. I always give him a lift to the workshop.

  • @dragosvestemean4229
    @dragosvestemean4229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that vw is a piece of crap, what better engineerd are u talking about, i hope are u talking about the emissions of they diesel engines:), are u paid by vw by the way???

  • @kp4643
    @kp4643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Swift looks better and is far more practical

    • @nelc2399
      @nelc2399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And more reliable, even after 180k mileage still running good. Try that on VW 😂

    • @nagmashot
      @nagmashot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nelc2399 looking at latest JD Power reliabilty rankings I would argue that it is the other way around...every German manufactor was abouve industry average and all japanese expect Toyota Subaru Lexus are below average.... including Honda Nissan Mazda Suzuki

    • @car.gems.
      @car.gems. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nagmashot wtf are you saying, german cars have so many flaws i don't even know where to start...

    • @davidhocevar8510
      @davidhocevar8510 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nagmashot i have driven swift for 19 years from 1.0 3cyl, 1.3GTi and swift sport mk2 for 10 years, i had no real issues exept catalystic convertor failed at 10y swift sport, and that is about it :), now i have honda civic sport 1.5t, lets see how that goes... swift sport was awesome beacuse it is really easy to drive "fast" and car tells you when your fast enough so you dont get in to trouble ;)

    • @nagmashot
      @nagmashot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@car.gems. JDM Fanboy whoreship Bullsh*t claims...look at US JD Power reliabilty ranking up to 3 year old cars... only Toyota Lexus and Subaru are about industry average... but all german manufactors are abouve.. the single best car model in terms of relaibilty is the Porsche 911 beating everything including everything from Lexus... all other japanese brands are below industry average...take that in your face silly JDM whorshiper fanboys

  • @JintoAntony1729
    @JintoAntony1729 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is no point in this comparison. Polo is heavier and less powered. it's gonna definitely loose, Just Common Sense is enough to think that. Take two cars with same HP and Torque, and find out which one performance better, to know Which one is Engineered in the BEST WAY..Folks...That is what I feels.

  • @stevenhearnden6103
    @stevenhearnden6103 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Suzuki 1.0 szt is just as fast as the UP. 😂

    • @QUIKCaspa
      @QUIKCaspa หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pretty embarrassing that these sorts of races exist, my sons e scooter can keep up/beat these slow crap boxes, Suzuki's are so trash 😭😭

  • @stevekinney7423
    @stevekinney7423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very predictable result.

  • @a.g.rhithwik
    @a.g.rhithwik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suzuki cars are easy to maintain...

  • @nagylevi3827
    @nagylevi3827 ปีที่แล้ว

    5k difference. No competition.

  • @PacMacDo
    @PacMacDo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Believe or not, your choice. I am the 1000th view.

    • @bid84
      @bid84 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      PacMacDo I don’t believe it

    • @PacMacDo
      @PacMacDo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bid84 ok that is your opinion

    • @MonkeyHunch1
      @MonkeyHunch1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody gives a shit.

  • @gert-janboot3928
    @gert-janboot3928 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Suzuki all day long because of it's realiability over the VW , as a Road Inspector , I come along many VW 3 cilinder products with failures in everyday Life , never a japanese Car and that is the Truth!!!!!!

  • @eriktenhag2022
    @eriktenhag2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd take the UP tbh, idk how it is built there but in my country, Suzukis have pathetic build quality

  • @stevenhearnden66
    @stevenhearnden66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🇯🇵 Beats 🇩🇪 😂

  • @damianrobins6659
    @damianrobins6659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    and a Suzuki will generally not need unscheduled visits to a dealership, be it on a flat bed truck or not, unlike a VW.

  • @TherymasterWidnes
    @TherymasterWidnes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Up GTi all day for me!