Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Seat Ibiza 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 34 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Suzuki Swift is 38 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 430 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 226 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.9 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Swift is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Swift scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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