Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift and Renault Clio have the same engine power, but Suzuki Swift torque is 80 NM less than Renault Clio. Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 22 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 35 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 9400 | |
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