Peugeot 206 2002 vs Suzuki SX4 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 138 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 18 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 206 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2010 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: | 4.03 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.57 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 12 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 206 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 206 has 43 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 595 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3800 | |
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