Opel Karl 2016 vs Suzuki Swift 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 LPG | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Opel Karl engine produces 19 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Opel Karl reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
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The Opel Karl is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Karl consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Opel Karl over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.68 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
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Opel Karl is smaller. Opel Karl is 18 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Karl is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1013 litres | 512 litres | |
| Opel Karl has 5 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Karl (by 501 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Karl is 0.6 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Opel Karl can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`410 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Karl has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Karl, so Opel Karl quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 800 | |
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