Suzuki Swift 3 Doors (1991 – 1996) vs Mazda 626 Hatchback (1991 – 1998): specs compared
The Mazda 626 Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 165 hp against 160 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 182 km/h. The Suzuki Swift 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 730 kg against 1,170 kg.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Swift 3 Doors
1991 – 1996
|
Mazda
626 Hatchback
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1996 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 101 hp | 76 – 165 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 113 Nm | 155 – 217 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 15.9 s | 8.5 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 182 km/h | 161 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 6.9 L/100 km | 6.8 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,694 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,261 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 730 – 810 kg | 1,170 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

