Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Nissan Micra 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 12.3 seconds | 13.7 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 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 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: | 204 litres | 265 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Swift has 61 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: | 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 (kg): | 1`480 | 1`425 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 4600 | |
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