Suzuki Swift 2015 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 81 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 55 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger, but slightly lower. Suzuki Swift is 25 cm longer than the Chevrolet Spark, 10 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
900 litres | 873 litres | |
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Suzuki Swift has more luggage capacity. Suzuki Swift has 40 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Swift (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Suzuki Swift can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
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