Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 16 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.54 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is larger, but lower. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 515 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 65 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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