Honda Jazz 2018 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda Jazz engine produces 10 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Jazz consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Jazz could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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. Note, however, that this Suzuki Swift version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki Swift 2017 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Swift 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
| Honda Jazz is 16 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Jazz is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 266 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1314 litres | no data | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage capacity. Honda Jazz has 88 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 0.9 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Honda Jazz can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 200 | |
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