Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Mazda Demio 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.3 | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Ignis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Demio engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.77 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.54 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Ignis is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda Demio, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 236 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1002 litres | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Suzuki Ignis has 94 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Suzuki Ignis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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