Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
|
Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.5 | |
|
The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 10 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 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus 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. Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.58 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 395 litres | |
|
Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Suzuki SX4 has
|
Volkswagen Golf Plus has
| |