Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki SX4 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 5 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 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| 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 Volvo S40 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 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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