Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 2 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.66 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Suzuki SX4 has 74 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 103 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Mokka, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`959 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7800 | |
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