Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 3 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Hyundai Kona. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Kona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Kona 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Kona, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 361 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1143 litres | |
| Suzuki Vitara has 14 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 433 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 15 000 | |
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