Hyundai i20 2014 vs Suzuki Swift 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 10 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 4 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Hyundai i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 | 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. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i20 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: | 4.04 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai i20 is 19 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 528 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 115 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 514 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5200 | |
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