Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Ford Fiesta 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 6 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Ford KA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Fiesta 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 42 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 945 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 50 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 305 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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