Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Ford Fiesta 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 23 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Ford KA | |
| 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: | 3.62 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.32 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 21 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | 930 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 30 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta (by 310 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`460 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Ignis, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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