Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Swift) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 95 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 20 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 984 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 38 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9600 | |
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