Suzuki Swift 2005 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 7 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt 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 | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller. Suzuki Swift is 12 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 213 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
562 litres | 760 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`485 kg | 1`500 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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