Suzuki SX4 2010 vs Toyota RAV4 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 38 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 17 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 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| 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 Toyota RAV4 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 2010 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: | 4.15 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.72 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 19 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6200 | |
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