Opel Mokka 2016 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Mokka engine produces 25 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki SX4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Suzuki SX4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Suzuki SX4 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 Opel Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki SX4 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: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.59 m | |
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Opel Mokka is smaller, but higher. Opel Mokka is 3 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Mokka is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1269 litres | |
| Opel Mokka has 74 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 103 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 1.1 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Opel Mokka can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`764 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 13 800 | |
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