2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude and 2008 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 413 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Suzuki SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | Etude | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1910 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
