SsangYong Tivoli: Which Version Should You Buy?
Choosing a SsangYong Tivoli mainly means deciding between the flexible Gasoline engines and the stronger low-speed torque of the Diesel versions, then selecting a Manual or Automatic transmission. The standout on paper is the restyled 1.5 AT: its 1497 cc Gasoline engine develops 163 hp and 280 Nm, giving it the highest power and best power-to-weight ratio in the catalogue.
Choosing a SsangYong Tivoli mainly means deciding between the flexible Gasoline engines and the stronger low-speed torque of the Diesel versions, then selecting a Manual or Automatic transmission. The standout on paper is the restyled 1.5 AT: its 1497 cc Gasoline engine develops 163 hp and 280 Nm, giving it the highest power and best power-to-weight ratio in the catalogue. The 1.6 MT Diesel and 1.6 AT Diesel each produce 115 hp and 300 Nm, making them the torque leaders. Buyers prioritizing measured fuel economy should examine the 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 MT, which records 6.6 l/100 km combined. Every listed Tivoli is an SUV 5-doors with FWD.
SsangYong Tivoli generations and version changes
The initial SsangYong Tivoli generation ran from 2015 to 2018 as an SUV 5-doors. It offered four versions: a 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 MT, a 115 hp Diesel 1.6 MT, a 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 AT, and a 115 hp Diesel 1.6 AT. The Gasoline 1.6 AT began in 2015, while the other three listed versions began in 2016.
The same generation received a restyling in 2019. It remained an SUV 5-doors and retained the four established 1.6 configurations, but added a fifth choice: the 163 hp Gasoline 1.5 AT. The core specifications of the restyled 128 hp and 115 hp 1.6 versions largely match their earlier counterparts. One recorded change is that the restyled Diesel engines are rated at 84 kW rather than 85 kW, while their output remains 115 hp and 300 Nm.
SsangYong Tivoli engine specs compared
Versions with identical names are distinguished below by fuel and power. All engines have a front, transverse installation, 4 cylinders in an Inline layout, and 4 valves per cylinder.
| Generation | Exact version | Engine | Power | Torque | Fuel | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 MT (128 hp) | 1597 cc | 128 hp at 6000 rpm | 160 Nm at 4600 rpm | Gasoline | No | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 MT (115 hp) | 1597 cc | 115 hp at 3400–4000 rpm | 300 Nm at 1500–2500 rpm | Diesel | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 AT (128 hp) | 1597 cc | 128 hp at 6000 rpm | 163 Nm at 4600 rpm | Gasoline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 AT (115 hp) | 1597 cc | 115 hp at 3400–4000 rpm | 300 Nm at 1500–2500 rpm | Diesel | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.6 MT (128 hp) | 1597 cc | 128 hp at 6000 rpm | 160 Nm at 4600 rpm | Gasoline | No | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.6 MT (115 hp) | 1597 cc | 115 hp at 3400–4000 rpm | 300 Nm at 1500–2500 rpm | Diesel | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.6 AT (128 hp) | 1597 cc | 128 hp at 6000 rpm | 160 Nm at 4600 rpm | Gasoline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.6 AT (115 hp) | 1597 cc | 115 hp at 3400–4000 rpm | 300 Nm at 1500–2500 rpm | Diesel | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.5 AT (163 hp) | 1497 cc | 163 hp at 5000–5500 rpm | 280 Nm at 1500–4000 rpm | Gasoline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
The 163 hp 1.5 AT produces about 108.9 hp per litre. The 128 hp 1597 cc engines produce about 80.2 hp per litre, while the 115 hp 1597 cc Diesel engines produce about 72.0 hp per litre. The 1.5 AT therefore offers about 28.7 more hp per litre than the 128 hp Gasoline versions and about 36.9 more hp per litre than the Diesel versions.
For torque, the comparison reverses. Each 115 hp Diesel develops 300 Nm, which is 20 Nm more than the 1.5 AT and between 137 and 140 Nm more than the Gasoline 1.6 versions. The Diesel’s full 300 Nm is listed from 1500 to 2500 rpm, while the 1.5 AT supplies 280 Nm from 1500 to 4000 rpm. The Gasoline 1.6 engines reach their listed torque at 4600 rpm.
Performance, fuel economy, and mpg data
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for every version in the supplied catalogue. The available comparison is therefore based on top speed, measured consumption, power, torque, and weight.
| Generation | Exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 MT (128 hp Gasoline) | not measured | 181 km/h | 8.6 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | not measured |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 MT (115 hp Diesel) | not measured | 181 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 115 g/km |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 AT (128 hp Gasoline) | not measured | 175 km/h | not measured | not measured | 7.5 l/100 km | not measured |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 AT (115 hp Diesel) | not measured | 175 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 145 g/km |
| 2019–present | 1.6 MT (128 hp Gasoline) | not measured | 181 km/h | 8.6 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.6 MT (115 hp Diesel) | not measured | 181 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 115 g/km |
| 2019–present | 1.6 AT (128 hp Gasoline) | not measured | 175 km/h | not measured | not measured | 7.5 l/100 km | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.6 AT (115 hp Diesel) | not measured | 175 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 145 g/km |
| 2019–present | 1.5 AT (163 hp Gasoline) | not measured | 181 km/h | 9.7 l/100 km | not measured | 7.7 l/100 km | 163 g/km |
The 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 MT is the economy choice among versions with measured combined consumption. Its 6.6 l/100 km result is 0.9 l/100 km lower than the 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 AT and 1.1 l/100 km lower than the 163 hp 1.5 AT. The 1.6 MT also reaches 181 km/h, 6 km/h more than the 175 km/h listed for each 1.6 Automatic.
The 1.5 AT combines the highest output with a top speed of 181 km/h, but its measured combined consumption is the highest of the three versions for which that figure is available. Diesel consumption was not measured, so the Diesel versions cannot be declared more economical from this dataset.
SsangYong Tivoli dimensions, weight, and capacity
Exterior dimensions, boot dimensions, trunk space, and wheel sizes are not measured for every version in the supplied data. All versions have 167 mm of ground clearance. The suspension specification is also shared: Independent, spring at the front and Semi-independent, spring at the rear. Braking is by Ventilated disc brakes at the front and Disc brakes at the rear.
| Generation | Exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 MT (128 hp Gasoline) | 1270 kg | 1810 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 MT (115 hp Diesel) | 1355 kg | 1920 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 AT (128 hp Gasoline) | 1300 kg | 1810 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2015–2018 | 1.6 AT (115 hp Diesel) | 1390 kg | 1920 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.6 MT (128 hp Gasoline) | 1270 kg | 1810 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.6 MT (115 hp Diesel) | 1355 kg | 1920 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.6 AT (128 hp Gasoline) | 1300 kg | 1810 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.6 AT (115 hp Diesel) | 1390 kg | 1920 kg | 167 mm | 47 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.5 AT (163 hp Gasoline) | 1330 kg | not measured | 167 mm | 50 l | not measured |
The lightest choice is the 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 MT at 1270 kg. Its weight-to-power ratio is about 9.9 kg per hp. The 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 AT weighs 30 kg more and has about 10.2 kg per hp. The Manual Diesel weighs 1355 kg, giving about 11.8 kg per hp, while the Automatic Diesel is 35 kg heavier at 1390 kg and has about 12.1 kg per hp.
Despite weighing 60 kg more than the Gasoline 1.6 MT, the 1.5 AT has the strongest ratio at about 8.2 kg per hp. It also carries 3 l more fuel than every 1.6 version. Its gross weight is not measured.
SsangYong Tivoli problems, reliability, and missing specifications
No reliability history, reported problems, engine-oil capacity, engine-number location, engine-light diagnosis, price, trunk space, or boot dimensions are included in the supplied data. Those subjects cannot be used to rank these versions. A purchase decision based on this catalogue should therefore be limited to the measured engine, transmission, performance, consumption, emissions, weight, clearance, tank, suspension, and brake specifications.
Which SsangYong Tivoli version should you buy?
Choose the 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 MT if measured fuel consumption and low weight matter most. At 1270 kg, it is the lightest version, and its 6.6 l/100 km combined figure is the lowest measured result. It also reaches 181 km/h.
Choose the 115 hp Diesel 1.6 MT if the priority is maximum torque with the lower weight of the two Diesel transmissions. It supplies 300 Nm from 1500 to 2500 rpm, weighs 1355 kg, and reaches 181 km/h. The Diesel 1.6 AT delivers the same power and torque but adds 35 kg and has a 6 km/h lower top speed.
Choose the 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 AT if an Automatic transmission is essential and moderate consumption matters more than maximum output. It records 7.5 l/100 km combined, weighs 1300 kg, and produces 128 hp. Against the equivalent 1.6 MT, it uses 0.9 l/100 km more, weighs 30 kg more, and has a 6 km/h lower top speed.
Choose the restyled 163 hp Gasoline 1.5 AT for the strongest power-to-weight performance. Compared with the restyled 128 hp Gasoline 1.6 AT, it adds 35 hp and 120 Nm while adding only 30 kg. Its combined consumption rises by 0.2 l/100 km, its tank grows by 3 l, and its top speed increases by 6 km/h. On the supplied numbers, this is the clearest performance-oriented Tivoli choice.
For buyers comparing the original vehicle with the 2019 restyling, the decisive addition is the 1.5 AT. If that version is not required, the recorded power, torque, consumption, weights, clearance, tank capacity, gearbox, and drive specifications of the comparable 1.6 choices give no major numerical reason to prefer one period over the other.