Quick answer
The 2009 Suzuki Swift, the latest model year on record, is 152.8″ long, 65.7″ wide and 59.1″ tall on a 97.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,348 lb. At 12.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Suzuki Swift generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1995, when the new car was 2.0″ longer than the 1994 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 197 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | 146.1″ | 62.2″ | 53.1″ | 89.4″ | 1,664 lb |
| 1994 | 147.6″ | 62.2″ | 53.1″ | 89.4″ | 1,861 lb |
| 1995–2001 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 54.7″ | 93.3″ | 1,872 lb |
| 2004–2009 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 59.1″ | 97.6″ | 2,348 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Swift year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 152.8″ | 65.7″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 149.6″ | 62.6″ | 93.3″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 153.1″ | 62.2″ | 90.9″ | 5 | |
| 1993 | 150″ | 62.6″ | 90.6″ | 4 | |
| 1992 | 150.8″ | 62.6″ | 90.6″ | 3 | |
| 1991 | 150.8″ | 62.6″ | 90.6″ | 3 | |
| 1990 | 150.8″ | 62.6″ | 91.3″ | 4 | |
| 1989 | 146.1″ | 62.2″ | 89.4″ | 1 |
ROWS 19·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Swift fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 12.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 12.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 148 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65.7″ | 66.1″ | −0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 97.6″ | 94.9″ | +2.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,348 lb | 2,509 lb | −161 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Swift bigger than the 2008?
No. The 2009 and 2008 Swift are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 19 Swift model years, 1989 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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