Suzuki Swift 2018 vs Honda Jazz 2018
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 155 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
Suzuki Swift engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Honda Jazz. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 40 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
Honda Jazz gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, 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. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.89 m | 4.05 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
Suzuki Swift is 16 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 354 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1314 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`605 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 14 200 | 11 200 | |
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