Suzuki Swift 2023 vs Ford Fiesta 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 7 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Fiesta. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Swift consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Swift engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.32 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger. Suzuki Swift is 3 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 7 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 930 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| 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: | no data | 1`450 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 1000 | |
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