Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Honda CR-V 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Suzuki SX4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda CR-V) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 30 HP less power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 130 NM more than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 3.8 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 | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki SX4 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda CR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| 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 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 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 |
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 (kg): | 1`870 | 2`100 | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 10 600 | |
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