2009 Suzuki SX4 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, both 2009 Suzuki SX4 and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Suzuki SX4 (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Suzuki SX4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki SX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Suzuki SX4 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Make Suzuki Toyota
Model SX4 Tacoma
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 185 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3240 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 79 L


 

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