Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 53 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 76 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 12 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Suzuki Splash. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Alto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.54 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.59 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 18 cm shorter than the Suzuki Splash, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Wagon R+ has 72 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The Suzuki Splash 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 Suzuki Splash (by 455 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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