Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 5 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Swift is 77 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
528 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 241 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8200 | |
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