Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 76 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.47 m | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ and Suzuki Alto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 774 litres | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ has more luggage capacity. Suzuki Wagon R+ has 89 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 476 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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