Interior Space
Yaris hands down. Impossible to sit at the back of the Swift
Driving Pleasure (Handling)
Swift, the steering of the Yaris is too light
After Sales Service and Parts
Swift= Forver Casa
Durability
Yaris= Toyota is more reliable, we still don't know if Suzuki small cars are as strong as they're big cars
Re-sale Value
Yaris: You can get cheap 2nd hand 2007 Swifts
Design
Swift design is due for change soon. Yaris not yet
Since this is your first car, it will be better if you get the trusted Toyota brand for less headaches and better fuel efficiency. Pang date mo nalang ung gas savings