Suzuki Swift 2015 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| 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 Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Suzuki Swift 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Swift is 73 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
900 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 242 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7800 | |
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