Suzuki Swift 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 20 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 | 300'000 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Swift 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 49 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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