Suzuki Swift 2004 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 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 | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 3.90 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, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 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`525 | 1`520 | |
| 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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