Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 46 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 2. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Suzuki Swift scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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