Mazda 2 2010 vs Suzuki Swift 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, 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: | 3.92 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 7 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 204 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`460 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Swift scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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