Honda Civic 2008 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 32 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine 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: | 4.55 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 6 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 515 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 165 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Suzuki SX4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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