Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Smart ForFour 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Smart ForFour is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 1 HP less power than Smart ForFour, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Smart ForFour. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForFour is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Smart ForFour gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Mitsubishi Colt | |
| 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 | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.45 m | |
| Suzuki Ignis is 2 cm longer than the Smart ForFour, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 236 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1002 litres | 910 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Ignis has 32 litres less trunk space than the Smart ForFour. This could mean that the Suzuki Ignis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Ignis (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.5 metres less than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Suzuki Ignis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForFour has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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