Mazda 121 (1991 – 1998) vs Suzuki Swift 5 Doors (1991 – 1996): specs compared

Both offer around 72 hp at most. The Mazda 121 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 13.0 s. The Suzuki Swift 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 805 kg.

Specification Mazda 121 Mazda 121 1991 – 1998 Suzuki Swift 5 Doors Suzuki Swift 5 Doors 1991 – 1996
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 1991 – 1998 1991 – 1996
Body style — 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 3 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 53 – 72 hp 53 – 68 hp
Torque 86 – 104 Nm 76 – 99 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.4 – 15.2 s 13.0 – 15.9 s
Top speed 150 – 159 km/h 145 – 165 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.5 – 6.7 L/100 km 5.3 – 5.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,810 mm 3,840 mm
Width 1,656 mm 1,580 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,390 mm 2,360 mm
Curb weight 805 – 810 kg 740 kg

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