Verdict
The RM34,100 gap buys the Renault Zoe EV running: a 52.0 kWh battery, 395 km range, RM50 road tax and the larger shell, including a 2,588 mm wheelbase and 338-litre boot. The Suzuki Swift Sport answers with petrol pace and driver focus: 140 hp, 230 Nm, an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 205 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian buyer, this is daily electric use against a cheaper B-segment hot hatch with six airbags.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want a five-seat electric hatch with 395 km range, a 338-litre boot and the lower RM50 annual road tax.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want the quicker, more powerful petrol hatch, with 140 hp, 230 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Zoe RM165,000; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900
- Power: Renault Zoe 108 hp; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp
- Wheelbase: Renault Zoe 2,588 mm; Suzuki Swift Sport 2,450 mm
- Boot space: Renault Zoe 338 litres; Suzuki Swift Sport 265 litres
- Airbags: Renault Zoe 4; Suzuki Swift Sport 6
- Road tax: Renault Zoe RM50/year; Suzuki Swift Sport RM70/year
Zoe
- 395 km EV range from a 52.0 kWh battery
- Bigger 338-litre boot
- Longer 2,588 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM34,100 more
- Only 108 hp against the Swift Sport’s 140 hp
- Four airbags, not six
Swift Sport
- 140 hp and 230 Nm from the 1.4-litre petrol engine
- 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds
- Six airbags
- Smaller 265-litre boot
- Shorter 2,450 mm wheelbase
- RM70 annual road tax versus RM50
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM165,000 | RM130,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50✓ | RM70 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 140 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 108 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 52.0 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 395 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 50.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6AT |
| Gears | 1 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Renault | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 205 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,087 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,787 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,588 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,502 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 37 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 338 litres✓ | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/55R16 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/55R16 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | France (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Driver and Front Passenger |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Zoe & Swift Sport for sale
Zoe vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the Renault Zoe or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The Suzuki Swift Sport is better for performance, with 140 hp, 230 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. The Renault Zoe is better for electric use, with a 52.0 kWh battery and 395 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Zoe costs RM34,100 more than the Suzuki Swift Sport, at RM165,000 versus RM130,900.
Which one is more practical?
The Renault Zoe is more practical on paper, with a 338-litre boot and 2,588 mm wheelbase. The Suzuki Swift Sport has 265 litres and a 2,450 mm wheelbase, though both are five-seat B-segment hatchbacks.
