Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Citroen C3 2016
| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 20 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 2016 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 16 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 922 litres | |
| Suzuki Swift has 35 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Swift (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.2 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`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C3 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 11 600 | |
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