Nissan Micra 2013 vs Suzuki Swift 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 14 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 7 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 528 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 54 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The Suzuki Swift may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.1 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5200 | |
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