Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 108 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 14 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 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 Chevrolet Lacetti, 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 6 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 Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Kalos | |
| 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 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 is 3 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 405 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki SX4 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. The Chevrolet Lacetti 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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