Suzuki Samurai 1988 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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/Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Suzuki Samurai engine produces 39 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Toyota Auris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Samurai consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Samurai could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.53 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Samurai is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Samurai is 112 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Samurai is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8600 | |
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