Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Nissan Micra 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 14 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Used also on Nissan Note | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 7 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
528 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Swift has 54 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Suzuki Swift uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Suzuki Swift can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7000 | |
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