Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 40 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.9 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 Peugeot 208, 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 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 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 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Swift is 22 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`630 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 13 600 | |
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