Suzuki SX4 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.58 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | no data | |
| 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`650 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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