2007 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Kalos and 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Kalos (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Kalos should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Kalos | 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Kalos | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
