Suzuki Swift 2004 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 2 2007 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 787 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 37 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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