Toyota iQ 2009 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is more dynamic to drive. Toyota iQ and Suzuki Alto have the same engine power, but Toyota iQ torque is 1 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Toyota iQ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota iQ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota iQ consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that by driving the Toyota iQ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota iQ consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | 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. Toyota iQ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota iQ 2009 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.99 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Toyota iQ is 52 cm shorter than the Suzuki Alto, 8 cm wider, while the height of Toyota iQ is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 32 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
238 litres | 774 litres | |
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Suzuki Alto has more luggage space. Toyota iQ has 97 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 536 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 7.8 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota iQ is 1.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Toyota iQ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`210 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota iQ scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Alto is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota iQ scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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