Suzuki Vitara 2018 vs Ford EcoSport 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford EcoSport might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 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 2018 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Vitara is 8 cm longer than the Ford EcoSport, 1 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 334 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Suzuki Vitara has 41 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 118 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 Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 14 600 | |
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