Suzuki Swift 2015 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 36 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Hyundai i20. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i20 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i20 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | |
| 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 Hyundai i20 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 15 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
900 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 116 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 142 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5600 | |
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