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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Renault Twingo. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 17 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 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Twingo 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, if possible |
562 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 1`485 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`000 kg | 1`055 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 355 kg | |
| Suzuki Swift load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Renault Twingo. Therefore, Suzuki Swift is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 1800 | |
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