Suzuki Swift 2017 vs Hyundai i20 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 9 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 115 mm (4.5 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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki SX4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 20 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 61 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`380 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i20 scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i20 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 5200 | |
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