2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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. Both 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Suzuki SX4 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | MX-5 Miata | SX4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1139 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3995 mm | 4511 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1544 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2329 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |