Suzuki Jimny 2018 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 38 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Jimny engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Swift 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. | |||
| Suzuki Swift 2017 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Swift 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.65 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.50 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 24 cm shorter than the Suzuki Swift, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 85 litres | 266 litres | |
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Suzuki Swift has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 181 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.4 metres less than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Jimny is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Jimny scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 14 200 | |
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