Suzuki Swift 2005 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 16 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Ignis | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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 | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.59 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Splash, 1 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Swift has 35 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The Suzuki Splash may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 488 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| 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`485 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | no data | |
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