Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Nissan Micra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 4 HP less power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Nissan Micra. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 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: | 204 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1132 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 9.6 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| 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: | 1`480 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`020 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Swift 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 Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3800 | |
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