Subaru Impreza 2014 vs Suzuki Swift 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 268 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 132 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.5 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Suzuki Swift 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is larger, but slightly lower. Subaru Impreza is 71 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 10 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 900 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 250 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`465 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 5200 | |
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