Suzuki Samurai 1988 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Suzuki Samurai is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Suzuki Alto has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Suzuki Samurai is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Suzuki Alto can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 | 1.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 64 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 - 100 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 - 8.4 | 4.4 - 5.2 | |
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Suzuki Samurai petrol engines consumes on average 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Alto. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.53 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Samurai is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Samurai is 6 cm shorter than the Suzuki Alto, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Samurai is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 774 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`215 | ~ 1`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2800 | |
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