Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 94 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 12 HP more power than Peugeot 208, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Swift is 11 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 81 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`527 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 4800 | |
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