Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 15 HP more power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 115 mm (4.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i20 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i20 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 20 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 61 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i20 scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i20 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 Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 5200 | |
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