Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Volkswagen Up! 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Up!, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Up!. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Up! 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 Volkswagen Up!, 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Up! gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Up! can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Up! version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Suzuki Swift 2017 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Swift 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger, but slightly lower. Suzuki Swift is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Up!, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 266 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 959 litres | |
| Suzuki Swift has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Up!. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Up!. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 970 kg | 1`002 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 358 kg | |
| Suzuki Swift load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than Volkswagen Up!. Therefore, Suzuki Swift is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Up! is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Up! 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 Volkswagen Up! has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7800 | |
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