Peugeot 208 2019 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 40 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 208 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | 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. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 208 is 22 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 947 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 13 000 | |
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