Suzuki Ciaz

Suzuki Ciaz: which version to buy

If you are choosing a Suzuki Ciaz rather than reading a brochure, the numbers split the catalogue into three jobs. For the lowest measured mixed consumption, the 1.3 MT Diesel (90 hp, 200 Nm, 3.6 L/100 km) in both 1 generation (2014–2019) and 1 generation, restyling (from 2018) is the only version with a measured economy figure below 4.6 L/100 km.

If you are choosing a Suzuki Ciaz rather than reading a brochure, the numbers split the catalogue into three jobs. For the lowest measured mixed consumption, the 1.3 MT Diesel (90 hp, 200 Nm, 3.6 L/100 km) in both 1 generation (2014–2019) and 1 generation, restyling (from 2018) is the only version with a measured economy figure below 4.6 L/100 km. For the strongest petrol output in the pre-restyle line, 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT (122 hp, 156 Nm, 1586 cc) sit 30 hp above 1.4 MT / 1.4 AT (92 hp). After the restyle, the lightest kerb weights are 1.2 MT (965 kg) and 1.2 CVT (1000 kg) at 105 hp; 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT share that 105 hp but sit at 1520 kg and 1530 kg. 0–100 km/h, top speed, city mpg, highway mpg, CO2 and eco class are not measured on every version in this set. Prices are not in the data.

Generations: what actually changed

The catalogue lists two entries and five versions in each. Both are Sedan, FWD, 160 mm ground clearance, wheels 185/65 R15 or 195/55 R16, Independent, spring front, Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem rear, Ventilated disc front, Drum rear, Front, transverse Inline 4 with 4 valves per cylinder.

1 generation (2014–2019) is the only window with 1.4 MT, 1.4 AT, 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT. Petrol there is labelled Turbo and Distributed injection (multi-point). The Diesel 1.3 MT already exists: 1248 cc, 90 hp / 66 kW at 4000 rpm, 200 Nm at 1750 rpm, compression 17.6, 69.6 x 82, 43 L tank, 1105 kg kerb, 1590 kg gross.

1 generation, restyling (from 2018, stop not measured) drops the 1.4 and 1.6 petrol pair and adds 1.5 MT, 1.5 AT, 1.2 MT and 1.2 CVT. Diesel 1.3 MT stays at 90 hp and 200 Nm; the tank is 42 L instead of 43 L (1 L less). Restyle petrol boost is not measured. Fuel-system type on restyle petrol and on both Diesels is not measured.

Years that people search (2016, 2017) sit inside 1 generation. 2018 and 2019 overlap both entries. 2020, 2024, 2025 and 2026, if they exist in this catalogue at all, can only be the restyle, because the first entry stops on 2019-12-31.

Engine specs by version

Specific output (hp per litre of displacement):

• 1.2 MT / 1.2 CVT: 105 / 1.242 ≈ 84.5 hp/L — highest in the set.
• 1.6 MT / 1.6 AT: 122 / 1.586 ≈ 76.9 hp/L.
• 1.3 MT (both entries): 90 / 1.248 ≈ 72.1 hp/L.
• 1.5 MT / 1.5 AT: 105 / 1.462 ≈ 71.8 hp/L.
• 1.4 MT / 1.4 AT: 92 / 1.373 ≈ 67.0 hp/L — lowest.

Torque per litre: 1.3 MT 200 / 1.248 ≈ 160 Nm/L; 1.2 138 / 1.242 ≈ 111 Nm/L; 1.6 156 / 1.586 ≈ 98 Nm/L; 1.5 138 / 1.462 ≈ 94 Nm/L; 1.4 130 / 1.373 ≈ 95 Nm/L.

Peak torque rpm is the practical split. 1.3 MT Diesel puts 200 Nm at 1750 rpm. Every Gasoline version peaks at 4000 rpm (1.4) or 4400 rpm (1.6, 1.5, 1.2). Against 1.4 MT, the Diesel has 70 Nm more (200 − 130) at 2250 rpm lower engine speed. Against 1.6 MT, it still has 44 Nm more (200 − 156) and peaks 2650 rpm earlier. Against restyle 1.5 / 1.2, the Diesel has 62 Nm more (200 − 138).

Power gaps that matter when you pick a petrol:

• 1.6 vs 1.4 (same generation): +30 hp (122 − 92), +26 Nm (156 − 130), +213 cc (1586 − 1373). Bore × stroke 78 x 83 versus 73 x 82; compression is 11 on both.
• Restyle 1.5 vs pre-restyle 1.4: +13 hp (105 − 92), +8 Nm (138 − 130), +89 cc (1462 − 1373). Compression falls from 11 to 10. Boost on 1.5 is not measured; 1.4 is Turbo.
• Restyle 1.2 vs 1.5: same 105 hp and 138 Nm, but 220 cc less (1462 − 1242). 1.2 compression 11 and 73 x 74.2; 1.5 compression 10 and 74 x 85.
• Restyle 1.5 vs pre-restyle 1.6: −17 hp (105 − 122), −18 Nm (138 − 156), −124 cc (1586 − 1462). If the goal is the highest petrol horsepower in this model, 1.6 MT / 1.6 AT remain the only 122 hp versions; they are not in the restyle list.

Engine oil capacity, oil type, engine mounting and “engine cc” beyond the displacements above are not measured.

Performance, mpg and range

0–100 km/h is not measured on all ten versions. Top speed is not measured on all ten. City consumption is not measured. Highway consumption is not measured. CO2 is not measured. Eco class is not measured.

Measured mixed consumption:

• 1.3 MT 1 generation: 3.6 L/100 km, 43 L tank. Arithmetic range at that rate: 43 / 3.6 × 100 ≈ 1194 km.
• 1.3 MT restyling: 3.6 L/100 km, 42 L tank ≈ 1167 km, about 27 km less solely from the 1 L tank cut.
• 1.5 MT restyling: 4.6 L/100 km, 42 L ≈ 913 km. Versus Diesel 3.6, that is +1.0 L/100 km.
• 1.5 AT restyling: 4.9 L/100 km, 42 L ≈ 857 km. Versus 1.5 MT, Automatic costs +0.3 L/100 km and about 56 km of that mixed range.

Not measured mixed consumption: 1.4 MT, 1.4 AT, 1.6 MT, 1.6 AT, 1.2 MT, 1.2 CVT. You cannot rank those six on mpg from this dataset.

Weight, payload and dimensions

Ground clearance is 160 mm on every version. Length in feet is not measured. Body type is Sedan throughout.

Kerb / gross / payload (gross − kerb where both exist):

What the extra kilograms buy in this table is not extra horsepower. Restyle 1.5 MT is 555 kg heavier than restyle 1.2 MT (1520 − 965) at the same 105 hp and 138 Nm. Restyle 1.5 AT is 530 kg heavier than 1.2 CVT (1530 − 1000). Versus pre-restyle 1.4 MT (1010 kg, 92 hp), 1.5 MT adds 510 kg for 13 hp. Diesel 1.3 MT is 95 kg heavier than 1.4 MT (1105 − 1010) and 140 kg heavier than 1.2 MT (1105 − 965), but it is the only 200 Nm version and the only 3.6 L/100 km version.

Automatic vs Manual on matched engines: 1.4 AT is 10 kg heavier than 1.4 MT (1020 − 1010). 1.5 AT is 10 kg heavier than 1.5 MT (1530 − 1520). 1.2 CVT is 35 kg heavier than 1.2 MT (1000 − 965). Gear count: Manual is 5; Automatic is 4; Variable gears are not measured.

Tank: 43 L on all five 1 generation versions; 42 L on all five restyle versions. Wheels do not differ by version.

Interior layout is not measured. Reliability and known problems are not measured.

Which version to choose

Buy Diesel 1.3 MT if mixed fuel use is the ranking criterion. It is the only Diesel, the only 200 Nm figure, and the only 3.6 L/100 km figure. Power is the lowest at 90 hp. Choose 1 generation if you want the 43 L tank; choose 1 generation, restyling if you want the later body window and accept 42 L. Power, torque, kerb 1105 kg and gross 1590 kg do not change between those two 1.3 MT rows.

Buy 1.6 MT (or 1.6 AT if you need Automatic) if horsepower is the ranking criterion and a 2014–2019 car is acceptable. 122 hp is 32 hp above Diesel 1.3 MT and 17 hp above every restyle petrol. Kerb, gross, mixed consumption, 0–100 and top speed for 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT are not measured, so you cannot score them on weight or mpg here. 1.6 AT is the 4-speed Automatic twin of 1.6 MT; engine figures are identical.

Buy 1.4 MT if you want the lightest measured petrol in 1 generation. 1010 kg, 92 hp, 130 Nm, 1373 cc, Manual 5. 1.4 AT is the same engine with Automatic 4 and 10 kg more. Versus 1.6, you give up 30 hp and 26 Nm. Versus Diesel, you give up 70 Nm and the only measured 3.6 L/100 km, and you gain 2 hp with 95 kg less kerb.

Buy restyle 1.2 MT if you want the lowest kerb weight in the whole Ciaz set. 965 kg at 105 hp is 9.2 kg/hp. Displacement is 1242 cc — 6 cc below Diesel 1248 cc — at 15 hp more than Diesel. Torque is 138 Nm versus Diesel 200 Nm. Mixed consumption for 1.2 MT is not measured. 1.2 CVT is the Variable gearbox option: +35 kg, same 105 hp / 138 Nm, mixed consumption not measured.

Buy restyle 1.5 MT or 1.5 AT only if you specifically need the 1462 cc petrol with a measured mixed figure. 1.5 MT 4.6 L/100 km and 1.5 AT 4.9 L/100 km are the only petrol mpg numbers in the set. They are 1.0 and 1.3 L/100 km above Diesel 3.6. They do not add power versus 1.2: both are 105 hp and 138 Nm. They add 220 cc and a large kerb: 1520 kg and 1530 kg. Gross weight for both 1.5 versions is not measured. 1.5 AT versus 1.5 MT is +10 kg and +0.3 L/100 km for Automatic 4 instead of Manual 5.

Decision shortcuts that follow from the arithmetic, not from prices (prices are not measured):

1. Highest torque and best measured mixed L/100 km → 1.3 MT (either generation). 2. Highest hp → 1.6 MT / 1.6 AT, 1 generation only. 3. Lowest kg/hp among versions with a kerb figure → 1.2 MT, then 1.2 CVT. 4. Petrol Automatic in the restyle → 1.5 AT (4-speed, 4.9 L/100 km) or 1.2 CVT (Variable, mpg not measured). There is no restyle 4-speed Automatic on the 1242 cc engine in this list. 5. Petrol Automatic in 2014–2019 → 1.4 AT (92 hp) or 1.6 AT (122 hp). 6. Do not treat 1.5 as a “more powerful 1.2”: power and torque match; displacement and kerb do not.

Specs that never split a buying choice here: FWD, Sedan, 160 mm clearance, wheel sizes, brake and suspension labels, and Front, transverse Inline 4. Those are common to all ten named versions.