2012 Suzuki Kizashi vs. 2012 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Kizashi and 2012 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | 2012 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Suzuki | Ford |
| Model | Kizashi | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
