Subaru Impreza 1993 vs Suzuki Swift 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 1 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Despite the higher power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
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: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 66 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 213 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1275 litres | 562 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 143 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Impreza (by 713 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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