Suzuki Alto 1996 vs Seat Arosa 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 77 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 17.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 4 HP more power than Seat Arosa, but torque is 9 NM less than Seat Arosa. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arosa, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arosa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Lupo | |
| 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 Seat Arosa 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: | 3.50 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.50 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 4 cm shorter than the Seat Arosa, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 8.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 1.2 metres less than that of the Seat Arosa, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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