My intent was to go with a VW diesel for MPG and coolness but during my searching I came across info about the 1.0 metro/swift engine.  I seems to be an easier and MUCH less expensive swap, plus not to many people have done it.  I am not building an offroad beast just an around town ride thank I can point down a dirt road if it looks interesting.  Anyone here do the 1.0 swap or have any information that might help?

I believe that the later model 1.0 engines that are EFI are around 58 or low 60s horse power.  So very close to the samurai motor.  Not sure what the MPG will be in a samurai.  I think that it is a viable option for what you want to do.  The early 1.6 NA VW diesels are around 55 HP but gobs more torque.  I had the diesel I wouldn't have another for off road. too much smoke!

I think the metro engine will fit the tranny but then you have an issue with the exhaust, being that it is for a sidewinder application.

The Metro 1.0l engine is rated at 55hp, the Samurai motor is rated at 65.  So unless you have an SJ-410 you will be taking a step back in power and torque.  Unless you get a 1.0L Turbo, which is rated at 65hp but 89lbs torque.  The same as a 16v, but you get that turbo wine!

No matter what you swap in mileage isn't going to be great.  The issue becomes aerodynamics, your trying to shove a brick down the highway at 70 mph.  It's going to create a lot of resistance, even if you don't weigh a lot. 

Im about to put a Toyota 3c engine in my Suzuki Samurai.(I live in Jamaica so the common engine swaps for sammys are not really available out here) Im wondering if anyone knows offhand if I will run into any problems with using my original gearbox.... I would love any input from someone who has put a toyota engine in a Samurai already. Thanks

Im about to put a Toyota 3c engine in my Suzuki Samurai.(I live in Jamaica so the common engine swaps for sammys are not really available out here) Im wondering if anyone knows offhand if I will run into any problems with using my original gearbox.... I would love any input from someone who has put a toyota engine in a Samurai already. Thanks

It should work Okay I have seen it done here though the usually use the 3c gear box...
But you should be able to get 1.3 Swift engines in Jamaica both EFI and Carbed and that would be a better and easier choice.
What is wrong with your original engine?