Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| 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 Corolla 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. Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller, but higher. Suzuki SX4 is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 450 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki SX4 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Suzuki SX4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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