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: | 100 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Twingo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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, 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 Twingo 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`410 | 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 | 2800 | |
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