Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 23 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 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: | 4.18 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.62 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 12 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Mitsubishi ASX has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 67 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi ASX (by 99 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Vitara has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 600 | |
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