Mitsubishi ASX 2012 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 30 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 20 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 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: | 4.30 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mitsubishi ASX is 12 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi ASX is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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): | 2`060 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi ASX has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 13 400 | |
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