Z13DT 1.3 DDiS vs M13A
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
M13A
BUY
84/100
+12 points over Z13DT 1.3 DDiS
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
Z13DT 1.3 DDiS
Suzuki
0
/ 100
BUY
M13A
Suzuki
Specifications
Z13DT 1.3 DDiS
M13A
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
84
Years
2005--2014
1998--2017
Displacement
1248 cc
1328 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
70--75 hp
86--92 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€0--€0
Character
Z13DT 1.3 DDiS
"Swift/Splash/Ignis. Same Fiat 1.3 MultiJet. Timing chain. Swirl flap at high km. Economical small diesel. DPF on later models."
M13A
"Swift/Jimny/Ignis. Simple, bulletproof. Chain driven. No known significant issues. Light on power but incredibly reliable. Jimny favourite worldwide."
Issues Comparison
Z13DT 1.3 DDiS 1
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch
M13A 1
○ MINOR
No significant issues known