Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 1 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
|
By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis | 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 Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Wagon R+ 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. | |||
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 | |
|
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`500 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Suzuki Wagon R+ has
|
Suzuki Alto has
| |