Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 28 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Suzuki SX4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 SX4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is larger, but lower. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 7 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`710 | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 3200 | |
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