Hyundai Kona 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Hyundai Kona engine produces 3 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Kona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Kona consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Hyundai Kona over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Kona consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 24 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 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 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: | 4.17 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.61 m | |
| Hyundai Kona is 1 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Kona is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 361 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1143 litres | 710 litres | |
| Hyundai Kona has 14 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 433 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 12 600 | |
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