Peugeot 301 2013 vs Suzuki Splash 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Peugeot 301 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 301 engine produces 21 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Peugeot 301 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.7 | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 301 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 301 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 408 | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 301 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 301 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: | 4.44 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.59 m | |
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Peugeot 301 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 301 is 73 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 7 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 301 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Peugeot 301 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 301 has 328 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 301 (by 282 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`524 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | no data | |
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