Mazda 2 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| 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: | 3.90 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 2 is 21 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 213 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | 562 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 37 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Mazda 2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`525 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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