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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (93 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 250 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.

Because 2012 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Splash. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 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 1242 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 93 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 118 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 1300 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 4.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km


 

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