2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD and 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD and 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, both vehicles can yield 230 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS AWD | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kizashi | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
