Suzuki SX4 2006 vs Kia Sportage 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 18.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 12 HP more power than Kia Sportage, but torque is 12 NM less than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 11.8 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Suzuki SX4 2006 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: | 4.16 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.65 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 is 16 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 373 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 1570 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 525 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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