2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2012 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Toledo | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
