Suzuki Swift 2005 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 1 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite less power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Ignis | 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. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
562 litres | 787 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 37 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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