Renault Twingo 2007 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 60 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 32 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Twingo is smaller. Renault Twingo is 10 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Twingo is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 198 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 562 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Twingo has 32 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The Suzuki Swift may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 397 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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