Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Suzuki Swift 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
|
Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 5 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used 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. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.61 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Yaris is 9 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 213 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 562 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Toyota Yaris can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Toyota Yaris has
|
Suzuki Swift has
| |