Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 25 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.53 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is larger. Suzuki SX4 is 69 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 275 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 240 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Suzuki SX4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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