2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2011 Suzuki SX4 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 2011 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki SX4 has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki SX4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Elantra | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
