Renault Twingo 2014 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 20 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Twingo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 580 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: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero, Smart ForFour | 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. Renault Twingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Twingo is smaller, but higher. Renault Twingo is 25 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Twingo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 219 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 947 litres | |
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Suzuki Swift has more luggage space. Renault Twingo has 46 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Renault Twingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`365 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Twingo scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Swift is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Twingo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 13 400 | |
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