Mazda 2 2015 vs Suzuki Swift 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 46 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 2 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 2 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 Mazda 2 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Suzuki Swift 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 17 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 900 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 5200 | |
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