Opel Adam 2012 vs Suzuki Swift 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam engine produces 6 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Adam could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | 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. Opel Adam might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Adam engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Opel Adam is 15 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Adam is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 204 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| 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`480 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Adam scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | no data | |
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