Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2015
| 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 | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 8 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| 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 | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 13 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 C3, 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. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 12 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 46 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 129 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`534 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 5400 | |
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