Suzuki Alto 2002 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 63 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto engine produces 5 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.48 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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