Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 4 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 24 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. | |||
| 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 Suzuki SX4 2007 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: | 4.54 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`650 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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