Nissan Micra 2011 vs Suzuki Swift 2010
| 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 | 12.3 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 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 14 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. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra is 7 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 204 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 61 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 | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.3 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 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: | low | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
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