Hyundai Kona 2017 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Hyundai Kona engine produces 9 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Kona reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Kona consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Kona could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki SX4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Suzuki SX4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Suzuki SX4 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Swift | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Kona might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Kona 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: | 4.17 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
| Hyundai Kona is 14 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Kona is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 361 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1143 litres | 1269 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Hyundai Kona has 69 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki SX4 (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 16 200 | |
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