Suzuki SX4 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki SX4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 184 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 BMW 3 series 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: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller, but higher. Suzuki SX4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 460 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 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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