Suzuki Vitara 2018 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Kona is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | 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. Hyundai Kona 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 | 4.17 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 |
1120 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 177 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`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 16 600 | |
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