Mazda 2 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 6 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 6 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2008 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
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, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 198 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 562 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 52 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| 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`485 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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