2010 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 265 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Corolla | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
