Suzuki Swift 2006 vs Nissan Micra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Micra, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 198 litres | 371 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 584 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 173 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Micra (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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