Suzuki Swift 3 Doors (1996 – 2003) vs Ford Fiesta 5 Doors (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Suzuki Swift 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 68 hp against 60 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 15.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 153 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 720 kg against 860 kg.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Swift 3 Doors
1996 – 2003
|
Ford
Fiesta 5 Doors
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 68 hp | 50 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 99 Nm | 83 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 15.9 s | 15.3 – 19.1 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 165 km/h | 143 – 153 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 5.9 L/100 km | 6.1 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,739 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,261 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 720 – 755 kg | 860 – 932 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.