Suzuki Splash 2008 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Splash engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Splash reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Splash consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Suzuki Splash over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Splash consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Alto | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Splash might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 2 2007 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Splash is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Splash is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Splash is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 178 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 787 litres | |
| Suzuki Splash has 72 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 263 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Splash is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Suzuki Splash can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Splash has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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