Suzuki SX4 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 99 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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