Suzuki SX4 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 195 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki SX4 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 BMW 3 series 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 2007 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: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller, but higher. Suzuki SX4 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 460 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki SX4 has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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