Suzuki Swift 2004 vs Hyundai Getz 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 70 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 12 HP less power than Hyundai Getz, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai Getz. Despite less power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Swift consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Suzuki Swift engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used also on Hyundai Matrix | |
| 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. | |||
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`525 | 1`575 | |
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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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