Renault Twingo 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 133 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 31 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Twingo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Twingo could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Clio | 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. 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 | 1.50 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 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 213 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 562 litres | |
| Renault Twingo has 48 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 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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