Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Smart ForFour 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 14 HP more power than Smart ForFour, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Smart ForFour. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Smart ForFour 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: | 14 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 13 cm shorter than the Smart ForFour, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 12 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForFour. The Smart ForFour may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.1 metres more than that of the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 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 (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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