Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Fiat Panda 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 20 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 34 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 8.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Panda is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis 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, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 30 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 450 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 510 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Ignis 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: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Fiat Punto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.77 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
| Suzuki Ignis is 20 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 236 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1002 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.9 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Suzuki Ignis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Panda has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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