Hyundai Kona 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Hyundai Kona engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Kona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Kona consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Kona consumes 0.2 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 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, 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.18 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, if possible |
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: | no data | 1`730 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 16 400 | |
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