Renault Modus 2004 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 75 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Renault Modus engine produces 17 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Modus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Modus 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Modus is larger. Renault Modus is 9 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Modus is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 198 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1283 litres | 562 litres | |
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Renault Modus has more luggage capacity. Renault Modus has 76 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 721 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 1.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Renault Modus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`120 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Modus, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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