Peugeot 206 2005 vs Suzuki Swift 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
| Peugeot 206 is 13 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 213 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | 562 litres | |
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Peugeot 206 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 206 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 206 (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Peugeot 206 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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