Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Citroen C3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 8 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 10 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 35 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`511 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 8000 | |
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