Renault Modus 2004 vs Suzuki Swift 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 113 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 11 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Ignis | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Modus 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Modus 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Modus is larger. Renault Modus is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Modus is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 213 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 61 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`660 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`170 kg | 1`010 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 475 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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