Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, but Suzuki SX4 torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V40. Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 3.7 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki SX4 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki SX4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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 Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.44 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller, but higher. Suzuki SX4 is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1269 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 11 200 | |
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