Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Hyundai i10 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 9 HP more power than Hyundai i10, but torque is 3 NM less than Hyundai i10. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i10 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i10 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: | 3.85 m | 3.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger, but slightly lower. Suzuki Swift is 27 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, 10 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Swift has 21 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. This could mean that the Suzuki Swift uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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