Suzuki Swift 2006 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 23 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 8 cm longer than the Ford KA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 198 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 710 litres | |
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Ford KA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Swift has 26 litres less trunk space than the Ford KA. This could mean that the Suzuki Swift uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford KA (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford KA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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