Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 16 HP more power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 1 NM less than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Hyundai i20 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 | Used also on Hyundai i10 | |
| 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 Hyundai i20 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 | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 9 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1045 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 91 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i20 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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