Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Citroen C3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Swift) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 26 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 42 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller. Suzuki Swift is 9 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
512 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 89 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7800 | |
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