Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Swift) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 1 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Swift is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
528 litres | no data | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 84 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4400 | |
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