Hyundai Kona 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Kona engine produces 20 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Kona reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| 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 0.1 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 15 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 | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 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 Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine | |||
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 | 1120 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 23 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 (€): | 17 400 | 13 400 | |
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