Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Suzuki Vitara 2014) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Vitara 2018) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 engine produces 3 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara 2018, whereas torque is 169 NM more than Suzuki Vitara 2018. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Vitara 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara 2014 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara 2018, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara 2014 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara 2018. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara 2018 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 2014 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 1.6 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 | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Vitara 2014 and Suzuki Vitara 2018 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 18 800 | |
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