2012 Suzuki Splash vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Splash and 2012 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (133 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Splash. 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, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Splash | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Splash | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11:01 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3715 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
