Suzuki Swift 2011 running costs in United Kingdom
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2011 Suzuki Swift: 56–61 mpg (UK), 116–122 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.64/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £1,584 — £0.08 per mile.
Official figures — 2011 Suzuki Swift
| Fuel types | Petrol · Diesel |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 56.5–61.4 mpg (UK) |
| CO₂ (official) | 116–122 g/km |
| Engine size | 1,248 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in United Kingdom
| Petrol (56.5 mpg (UK)) | £1,584/year |
|---|---|
| MOT | £54.85/year |
| Typical annual road tax | £190/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | £1,828/year ≈ £152/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in United Kingdom
The average petrol car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2011 Suzuki Swift uses 5.0 L/100km — about 36.7% less than that average, or roughly £918 saved a year at 12,000 miles.
2011 Suzuki Swift — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 116 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 57 mpg (UK) |
| Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 122 g/km | 1248 cc | — | 1.3 GLZ 3 Door DDiS · 4 variants (median NEDC) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.