Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Alto and Chevrolet Spark have the same engine power, but Suzuki Alto torque is 3 NM less than Chevrolet Spark. Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Suzuki Alto is 14 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Alto is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 873 litres | |
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Chevrolet Spark has more luggage space. Suzuki Alto has 41 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Spark (by 99 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 1 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`250 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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