Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| 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 (Opel Corsa) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 12 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 41 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 950 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 | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 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 Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 44 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`660 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 13 200 | |
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