Suzuki Vitara - 1.4 Turbo vs 1.6 VVT - acceleration 0-100 km/h

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[Crorider_moto]

I gotta say that this test is much wrong, I manage to do 0-100 in my vitara 1.6 VVT but manual 5 speed in 8.5 sec everytime in sport mode. Also I noticed that when you got to 100km/h, you still counted another 3 sec and kept it on 100 for some reasion….
There is not big difference between 1.4 and 1.6 actually….

[AlexTS]

Great Video. The 1.4 Boosterjet -140 HP is so fast like BMW X3 20i - 190 HP . Great Job Suzuki. Even 0-100 in 8.4 sec is awesome!

[bjelinski]

My wife did exactly the same test on Friday, the difference as a feeling was bigger. We purchased 1.4 but my personal preference is still 1.6 - without turbo. One more thing - this channel has contributed to the purchase of Vitara :)

[jesselee]

What an awesomely comprehensive test run of these cool cars. Thanks for the upload!

[shotekpl]

Very nice car, i want to buy 1.4 boosterjet 140km 4x4 in future

[craigsmith]

Great test demonstrating the capabilities of the Vitara S. Even if the test was done with Vitara S against the other 1.4 Boosterjet Vitara’s like the SZT, SZ4 or SZ5, the Vitara S will always be the fastest to 100kph due to the aerodynamic styling of the Vitara S minimising drag coefficient better than the others. The rear spoiler, front grille, black side and front mouldings all prude outwards to disrupt air flow and the alloy wheels used have been designed to improve performance, gas mileage and lower CO2 emissions. Interesting that the black gloss (black piano) alloy wheels that were standard on the Vitara S (UK, New Zealand and Australia), those alloy wheels were made by Uni Wheels (Germany) now owned by Superior Industries, USA. Suzuki ditched Uni Wheels after one year working with them for supplies before using Borbet (Germany) for all other Vitara models from 2018. Having looked at both alloy wheels, it looks like the Uni Wheels alloy wheels on the Vitara S were specially heat treated to improve strength and hardness according to the markings on the back. It also has fewer gaps in the alloy rims which helps lower drag. According to Suzuki those black alloys are cost just over 400 euros per alloy wheel which is very very expensive. Heat treating cast aluminum alloy wheels is expensive and not all alloy wheel manufacturers use heat treatment. I doubt Borbet wheels do as they cost far less from Suzuki.

[raulferro]

I own a ZC33S and this seems fairly accurate. I do less than 7.5 seconds from 0 to 100 (the same engine, the only difference is the injectors in the ZC33S have an additional nozzle hole and has 10 Nm more of torque) and it is lighter so yeah. I also read Suzuki will replace the K14C with the K14D which will include an electric (making it a hybrid) motor that will allow it to produce more power but I bet it will be heavier as well...

[colinashwood]

Results seem fairly accurate although in Sports Mode the car does feel quicker. On another note what I have also found is that the official Suzuki quoted figures for fuel economy are also somewhat incorrect. By using quality spark plugs, 97+RON unleaded fuel, B or higher rated fuel economy tyres or summer tyres ruuning on ECO mode (38/41psi), fuel economy is town/city is around 45mpg (6.28 l/100km) and on highways/motorway I get around 55-58mpg (4.87 to 5.14 l/100km). Easily over 50mpg most trips. I mean this is quite exceptional for a small SUV with such performance and economy despite a 4WD with a torque convertor gearbox (I have the Vitara S). I don't think there is another car out there as a 4WD with TC that can do better however the SZ5 I found the figures are worser, fuel ecompny and even CO2 emissions are really bad at 170g.

[Ovfrost]

Hello, thanks for this awesome test. Is it necessary to switch off ESP for the 1.4 allgrip version for better 0-60 acceleration, or does the sport mode take care of it?

[alexandrgr]

1.4T stage 1 goes up to 165hp.. 1160killos.. the car is a rocket

[RyanMcguire-zkzx]

They should of tested and compared the 1.4 turbo (non hybrid) manual v auto. Performance Auto did it for the Swift Sport the auto was faster by 0.4 seconds compared to the manual and the Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki claim in their specifications the auto is faster by 0.4 seconds over the manual gearbox one. The Vitara should be no different. Expect the manual to be slower around 0.4 seconds so 0-100kph around 9.1 seconds and the auto we have seen is around 8.6-8.7 for an all wheel drive with torque convertor 6 speed auto, which is exceptional. Never seen this with any other crossover with similar engine. I haven't understood why it is faster but some claim lower turbo lag is the reason and perhaps higher gear ratios on the torque convertor with turbo engine.

[marcusbighouse]

And why does the 2wd accelerates better? Is it something with the less 20kg weight of the 4wd gears missing? Wouldnt the 4wd compensates that with no loss of traction during acceleration? What is really happening?

[gtz]

I heard that in sport mode the vitara s 1.4 boosterjet, the brake horse power increases to the region of around 167hp rather than the 138hp quoted by Sukuzi. Does anyone know how true this is?

[NoMoreCheapFood]

Which one is better when it comes to the quality and reliability - 1.4 or 1.6?

[IBOO]

So these have a Proper Auto Transmission not a CVT?

[ajaysingla]

Just to add I saw the Swift Sport video and am wondering the Vitara S and Swift Sport both have the same engine - the K14C: 1.4 Turbo non hybrid, both 140hp specified by Suzuki but different torque Nm. Vitara S 220Nm and 230Nm for Swift Sport. How is this possible if the HP power output is the same on the same engine or are they different engines?

[AndreiMihneaRaileanu]

excellent video, just what I was looking for

[nicolanicolov]

Does anyone have figures for how 1.6 VVT 4WD compared to 1.6 DDiS 4WD? Also 1.6 DDiS 2WD vs 4WD?

[ajaysingla]

Does a higher RON rated unleaded fuel make any difference (e.g. 98/99RON) or does it makes no difference even if 95RON is used as far as performance gains and fuel economy is concerned on this turbo engine?

[ajaysingla]

How does this turbocharged engine compare with the ones from other leading car brands such as VW turbocharged engines used in Audi's, Seat and VW cars? Is it better and more effective and efficient in the way in runs?