Renault Clio 2009 vs Suzuki Swift 2004

 
Renault Clio
2009 - 2013
Suzuki Swift
2004 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel1.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 85 HP70 HP
Torque: 220 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds14.2 seconds
Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive.
Renault Clio engine produces 15 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.74.6
Real fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100km5.2 l/100km
By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1170 km in combined cycle970 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway1120 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption860 km with real consumption
Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan JukeUsed also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Suzuki Swift engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.03 m3.70 m
Width: 1.71 m1.69 m
Height: 1.49 m1.50 m
Renault Clio is larger, but slightly lower.
Renault Clio is 33 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 288 litres213 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data562 litres
Renault Clio has more luggage capacity.
Renault Clio has 75 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters9.4 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 1.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Renault Clio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6551`525
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 34002600
Pros and Cons: Renault Clio has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Suzuki Swift has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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