Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Honda CR-V 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 and Honda CR-V have the same engine power, but Suzuki SX4 torque is 20 NM more than Honda CR-V. Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki SX4 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda HR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda CR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki SX4 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2013 1.6 engine: The Honda N16A diesel can be a good choice when properly maintained, but it is not the easiest engine to own in markets where it is rare. Its long-term reliability depends heavily on good fuel, frequent fuel ... More about Honda CR-V 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.69 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 27 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1269 litres | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki SX4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki SX4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9800 | |
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