Audi A1 2012 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A1) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Splash) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 4 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, but torque is 116 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Despite less power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
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`650 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | no data | |
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