Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 1 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4, Citroen C3 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 208 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: | 3.85 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Swift is 11 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
528 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 74 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 548 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4800 | |
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