Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 60 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Hyundai Kona. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 14 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 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1297 litres | |
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Hyundai Kona has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Vitara has 169 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. This could mean that the Suzuki Vitara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 587 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`835 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 400 | 17 400 | |
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