Mazda 2 2007 vs Suzuki Swift 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 1 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Despite the higher power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Ignis | |
| 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: | 3.89 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 19 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`490 | 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 | 2800 | |
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