Suzuki Crossover SX4

Suzuki Crossover SX4: Which Version to Buy and Why

The Suzuki Crossover SX4 choice depends mainly on whether the priority is acceleration, fuel economy, transmission type, or AWD. Among the versions with full specifications, the quickest is the restyled second-generation 1.4 MT with FWD: its turbocharged Gasoline engine produces 140 hp and 224 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, and has a 200 km/h top speed.

The Suzuki Crossover SX4 choice depends mainly on whether the priority is acceleration, fuel economy, transmission type, or AWD. Among the versions with full specifications, the quickest is the restyled second-generation 1.4 MT with FWD: its turbocharged Gasoline engine produces 140 hp and 224 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, and has a 200 km/h top speed. The most economical is the original second-generation 1.6 MT Diesel with FWD, rated at 4.2 L/100 km combined. For buyers wanting AWD with the lowest stated combined consumption, the original second-generation 1.6 MT Diesel uses 4.4 L/100 km; the restyled 1.6 MT Diesel AWD also records 4.4 L/100 km.

Suzuki Crossover SX4 generations and versions

The first generation was offered as a Sedan from July 2006 through July 2012, followed by a restyled Sedan from March 2010 through September 2014. No modification specifications are listed for either phase, so engine output, performance, economy, dimensions, weight, and transmission comparisons for these cars are not measured in the supplied data.

The second generation arrived as an SUV 5-doors in December 2013 and continued through January 2017 with six listed modifications. Its choice consists of 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT Gasoline variants with FWD or AWD, plus 1.6 MT Diesel variants with FWD or AWD.

The restyled second generation ran from August 2016 through January 2022 as an SUV 5-doors. Its listed range broadens the decision to 1.0 AT and 1.0 MT turbo Gasoline FWD versions, 1.4 AT and 1.4 MT turbo Gasoline versions, naturally aspirated 1.6 AT and 1.6 MT Gasoline versions, and 1.6 AT and 1.6 MT turbo Diesel AWD versions. The data states 13 modifications, with 12 shown.

The third generation has been listed as an SUV 5-doors since November 2021. No modifications are provided, so its engine specifications, performance, economy, dimensions, and weight are not measured here.

Suzuki SX4 Crossover engine specs

Identical version names are separated below by generation, power, transmission, and drive.

The turbocharged 1.4 engines provide the strongest specific output at approximately 102 hp per litre. The 998 cc turbo engine produces about 111 hp per litre, while the 1586 cc naturally aspirated Gasoline unit provides about 74 hp per litre and the 1598 cc Diesel about 75 hp per litre. The Diesel’s advantage is torque: 320 Nm is 96 Nm more than the strongest 224 Nm 1.4 Gasoline specification and 169 Nm more than the restyled 1.6 Gasoline engine’s 151 Nm.

Performance, mpg and fuel economy

For the original second-generation 117 hp Gasoline cars, choosing FWD Manual instead of AWD Manual cuts the 0–100 km/h time by 1.0 second and combined consumption by 0.3 L/100 km. Against the AWD Variable version, the FWD Manual is 2.5 seconds quicker and reaches a top speed 15 km/h higher.

In the restyled 117 hp Gasoline group, both AWD transmissions consume 6.3 L/100 km combined. The 1.6 MT AWD is 1.5 seconds quicker than the 1.6 AT AWD and reaches 175 rather than 165 km/h. With FWD, the 1.6 MT is 1.4 seconds quicker than the 1.6 AT and uses 0.1 L/100 km less combined.

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross dimensions, weight and clearance

Overall length, width, and other exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. The comparable size-related specifications are kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and—where supplied—wheel size.

Original second-generation kerb weights range from 1085 kg for the 1.6 MT 117 hp FWD to 1380 kg for the 1.6 MT 120 hp Diesel AWD. Gross weight is 1740 kg for the Gasoline versions and 1870 kg for the Diesel versions. Ground clearance is 180 mm on the FWD Gasoline cars, 175 mm on the AWD Gasoline cars, and 165 mm on both Diesel cars. Every listed version has a 47 L tank. Wheel sizes are not measured.

Restyled second-generation kerb weights range from 1085 kg for the 1.6 MT 117 hp FWD to 1430 kg for the 1.6 AT 120 hp Diesel AWD. Gross weight ranges from 1720 to 1860 kg, every version has 180 mm of ground clearance, and every version has a 47 L tank. Listed wheel sizes are 215/55 R17 and 215/55 R16 for the 1.0 versions; 215/60 R16 and 215/55 R17 for the 1.4 MT 140 hp AWD and both 120 hp Diesel AWD versions. Wheel size is not measured for the remaining modifications.

Power-to-weight helps explain the acceleration differences. The restyled 1.4 MT 140 hp FWD carries about 8.4 kg per hp, while the 1.4 AT 140 hp FWD carries about 8.5 kg per hp. The original 1.6 MT 117 hp FWD is approximately 9.3 kg per hp. At the other end, the restyled 1.6 AT 120 hp Diesel AWD carries about 11.9 kg per hp.

Which Suzuki Crossover SX4 version should you buy?

For maximum performance, choose the restyled 1.4 MT 140 hp FWD or 1.4 AT 140 hp FWD. Both reach 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and 200 km/h. The Manual records 5.9 L/100 km combined; the Automatic records 6.7 L/100 km combined, while its city and highway figures are not measured.

For performance with AWD, the restyled 1.4 MT 140 hp AWD is the sharper numerical choice. It matches the 1.4 AT 140 hp AWD at 10.2 seconds and 200 km/h but records 5.6 instead of 6.2 L/100 km combined. The Automatic has 224 Nm rather than 220 Nm, a difference of 4 Nm.

For minimum fuel use, choose the original second-generation 1.6 MT 120 hp Diesel FWD. Its 4.2 L/100 km combined figure is the lowest listed, and it carries 10.96 kg per hp. Moving to the equivalent AWD Diesel adds 65 kg, raises combined consumption by 0.2 L/100 km, and lengthens the 0–100 km/h time by 1.0 second.

For economical AWD, the original 1.6 MT 120 hp Diesel AWD and restyled 1.6 MT 120 hp Diesel AWD both use 4.4 L/100 km combined and reach 100 km/h in 13.0 seconds. The restyled car has 180 mm of clearance rather than 165 mm, a 15 mm increase, while its kerb weight rises by 30 kg.

For a lighter FWD Gasoline specification, the original second-generation 1.6 MT 117 hp FWD and the restyled 1.6 MT 117 hp FWD both weigh 1085 kg, reach 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds, and top out at 180 km/h. The original records 5.4 L/100 km combined versus 5.9 L/100 km for the restyled version, while both provide 180 mm of ground clearance.

For an Automatic with moderate stated consumption, the restyled 1.0 AT 111 hp FWD uses 5.2 L/100 km combined, reaches 100 km/h in 12.4 seconds, and has a 170 km/h top speed. Its Manual counterpart reduces combined consumption by 0.2 L/100 km, cuts acceleration time by 1.4 seconds, and raises top speed by 10 km/h.

Problems, reliability history, engine-oil requirements, prices, and sale listings are not measured in the supplied data. They should therefore be checked separately rather than inferred from engine size, generation, fuel consumption, or performance figures.