Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 32 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki SX4 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller, but higher. Suzuki SX4 is 6 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 350 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki SX4 has 165 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Suzuki SX4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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