Mitsubishi ASX 2012 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 23 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.7 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi ASX could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi ASX 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | 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. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mitsubishi ASX is 12 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 710 litres | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has 9 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi ASX (by 509 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Vitara has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 13 400 | |
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