Opel Mokka 2012 vs Suzuki SX4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Mokka engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Mokka consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Mokka could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Mokka consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2013 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.59 m | |
| Opel Mokka is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 1 cm wider, 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.4 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`959 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7800 | |
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