Citroen C1 2014 vs Suzuki Swift 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C1 engine produces 25 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Swift can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Suzuki Swift engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C1 2014 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 41 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 528 litres | |
| Citroen C1 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C1 (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C1 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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