Renault Modus 2004 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 98 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 6 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus 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 Renault Modus could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | 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. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Modus 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: | 3.79 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`650 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`160 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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