Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 83 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Ignis engine produces 3 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.38 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 68 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Suzuki Ignis has 110 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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