Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 2 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Opel Mokka. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 158 mm (6.2 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: | 25 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.66 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Vitara is 10 cm shorter than the Opel Mokka, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Vitara has 19 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The Opel Mokka 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 Opel Mokka (by 662 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Mokka, which means Suzuki Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`959 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7200 | |
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