Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 33 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-5 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2013 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.67 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 24 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1269 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 33 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 351 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`945 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`085 kg | 1`411 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 534 kg | |
| Suzuki SX4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Mazda CX-5. Therefore, Suzuki SX4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda CX-5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda CX-5 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda CX-5 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7600 | |
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