Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 120 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 engine produces 11 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 11 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 Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| 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 Chevrolet Lacetti 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. Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 and Chevrolet Lacetti are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 405 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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