Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 94 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 14 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 515 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Lacetti has 110 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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