Suzuki Swift 2006 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 32 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 105 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 Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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: | 3.70 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is larger. Suzuki Swift is 10 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 198 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Swift has 32 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. 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 Renault Twingo (by 397 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Suzuki Swift quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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