Suzuki Swift 2004 vs Hyundai Getz 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 92 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai Getz, but torque is 3 NM less than Hyundai Getz. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Hyundai Accent | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Getz 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: | 3.70 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 12 cm shorter than the Hyundai Getz, 3 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | 254 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 977 litres | |
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Hyundai Getz has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 41 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Getz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Getz (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai Getz, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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