Mazda 2 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 2) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Swift) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 24 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 44 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.7 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 | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 2 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: | 3.90 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger, but lower. Mazda 2 is 20 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 198 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 52 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`485 | |
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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 | 2600 | |
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