Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 250 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 46 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 2. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Suzuki Swift scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4400 | |
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