Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2016 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: | 4.30 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.44 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller, but higher. Suzuki SX4 is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1269 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 11 400 | |
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