Audi A1 2012 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 28 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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 Audi A1 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: | 3.95 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.59 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 is 18 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 573 litres | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage capacity. Audi A1 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Audi A1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | no data | |
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