Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 26 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Ignis, 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. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.54 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.47 m | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ is 4 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 19 cm higher. | |||
| 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`470 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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