Suzuki Wagon R+ 2001 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: | 13.5 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 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 250 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 945 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 18 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 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`465 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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