Suzuki Splash 2008 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Splash engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Suzuki Splash reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| 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. | |||
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 12 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`530 | 1`520 | |
| 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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