Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 80 NM more than Nissan Micra. Despite less power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 7 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 265 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Swift has 61 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Suzuki Swift uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Swift scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4400 | |
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