Suzuki Splash: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Suzuki Splash was offered as a Hatchback 5-door from October 2008 through May 2015. The choice comes down to four distinct specifications: the 68 hp 1.0 MT, the 75 hp diesel 1.3 MT, and 1.2-liter Gasoline versions producing either 86 hp or 94 hp with Manual or Automatic transmissions.
The Suzuki Splash was offered as a Hatchback 5-door from October 2008 through May 2015. The choice comes down to four distinct specifications: the 68 hp 1.0 MT, the 75 hp diesel 1.3 MT, and 1.2-liter Gasoline versions producing either 86 hp or 94 hp with Manual or Automatic transmissions. On the supplied figures, the 94 hp 1.2 MT is the performance choice, the 68 hp 1.0 MT has the lowest listed Gasoline consumption, the 75 hp 1.3 MT has the lowest highway figure, and the 1.2 AT is the option for drivers who specifically want an Automatic.
Suzuki Splash generations: what changed?
The original Suzuki Splash ran from October 2008 through June 2012. It was a Hatchback 5-door with six listed versions: 1.0 MT with 68 hp, 1.2 MT with 86 hp, 1.2 MT with 94 hp, 1.2 AT with 86 hp, 1.2 AT with 94 hp, and the turbocharged Diesel 1.3 MT with 75 hp. This period therefore offers the broadest engine choice, including the only Diesel specification in the data. Some version names repeat, so power output is essential when distinguishing the two 1.2 MT versions and the two 1.2 AT versions.
The restyled first generation ran from July 2012 through May 2015, again solely as a Hatchback 5-door. Its range was reduced to three versions: 1.0 MT with 68 hp, 1.2 MT with 94 hp, and 1.2 AT with 94 hp. Compared with the earlier range, the restyled lineup no longer lists the 86 hp 1.2 versions or the 75 hp 1.3 MT Diesel. The remaining engines and transmission choices retained the same headline outputs as their corresponding late pre-restyling specifications.
Suzuki Splash engine and transmission specs
| Period and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 1.2 MT, 86 hp | 86 hp | 114 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2012 1.2 MT, 94 hp | 94 hp | 118 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2012 1.3 MT, 75 hp | 75 hp | 190 Nm | 1,248 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2012 1.0 MT, 68 hp | 68 hp | 90 Nm | 996 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2012 1.2 AT, 86 hp | 86 hp | 114 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2012 1.2 AT, 94 hp | 94 hp | 118 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2012–2015 1.0 MT, 68 hp | 68 hp | 90 Nm | 996 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2012–2015 1.2 AT, 94 hp | 94 hp | 118 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2012–2015 1.2 MT, 94 hp | 94 hp | 118 Nm | 1,242 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
Power per liter helps separate engines whose names reveal little about their output. The 68 hp 1.0 MT produces about 68.3 hp per liter, while the 75 hp 1.3 MT Diesel produces about 60.1 hp per liter. The 86 hp 1.2 versions deliver about 69.2 hp per liter, and the 94 hp 1.2 versions lead at about 75.7 hp per liter.
The Diesel 1.3 MT is different in character on paper: its 190 Nm exceeds the 94 hp 1.2 engine’s 118 Nm by 72 Nm, despite having 19 hp less. The Gasoline 1.0 MT produces 90 Nm, while the 86 hp 1.2 engine produces 114 Nm.
Suzuki Splash performance and mpg-equivalent consumption figures
| Period and exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 1.2 MT, 86 hp | 12.3 s | 175 km/h | 6.9 L/100 km | 4.7 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km |
| 2008–2012 1.2 MT, 94 hp | 12.0 s | 175 km/h | 6.1 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km |
| 2008–2012 1.3 MT, 75 hp | 13.9 s | 165 km/h | 4.6 L/100 km | 3.3 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km |
| 2008–2012 1.0 MT, 68 hp | 14.7 s | 160 km/h | 5.9 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km | 5.0 L/100 km |
| 2008–2012 1.2 AT, 86 hp | 14.9 s | 170 km/h | 7.8 L/100 km | 4.9 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| 2008–2012 1.2 AT, 94 hp | 14.0 s | 170 km/h | 7.0 L/100 km | 5.0 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| 2012–2015 1.0 MT, 68 hp | 14.7 s | 160 km/h | 5.6 L/100 km | 4.2 L/100 km | 4.7 L/100 km |
| 2012–2015 1.2 AT, 94 hp | 14.0 s | 170 km/h | 6.9 L/100 km | 5.0 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| 2012–2015 1.2 MT, 94 hp | 12.0 s | 175 km/h | 6.1 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km |
The quickest specification is the 94 hp 1.2 MT: it reaches 100 km/h in 12.0 seconds and has a 175 km/h top speed in both periods. Against the 94 hp 1.2 AT, the Manual is 2.0 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has a top speed higher by 5 km/h, and uses 0.6 L/100 km less on the combined cycle.
Among the Gasoline versions, the restyled 68 hp 1.0 MT has the lowest combined consumption at 4.7 L/100 km. That is 0.4 L/100 km below the 94 hp 1.2 MT and 1.0 L/100 km below the 94 hp 1.2 AT. The earlier 68 hp 1.0 MT records 5.0 L/100 km combined, so the restyled listing improves by 0.3 L/100 km while acceleration, top speed, output, torque, displacement, and kerb weight remain unchanged.
The 75 hp 1.3 MT Diesel has the lowest listed city and highway consumption at 4.6 and 3.3 L/100 km, with a 4.5 L/100 km combined figure. Its 13.9-second acceleration time is 1.9 seconds behind the 94 hp 1.2 MT but 1.0 second ahead of the earlier 86 hp 1.2 AT.
CO₂ output is not measured for several pre-restyling versions. Where measured, it is 118 g/km for the 86 hp 1.2 MT, 133 g/km for the 86 hp 1.2 AT, 109 g/km for the restyled 1.0 MT, 118 g/km for the restyled 1.2 MT, and 131 g/km for the restyled 1.2 AT. A conventional mpg figure is not measured; the available economy values are in L/100 km.
Suzuki Splash dimensions, weight, tank and wheels
Exterior length, width, height, wheelbase, and cargo dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. Every version has 145 mm of ground clearance and a 45-liter fuel tank.
| Period and exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Weight per hp | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 1.2 MT, 86 hp | 990 kg | 1,485 kg | 11.5 kg/hp | 165/70 R14; 185/60 R15 |
| 2008–2012 1.2 MT, 94 hp | 1,050 kg | 1,485 kg | 11.2 kg/hp | not measured |
| 2008–2012 1.3 MT, 75 hp | 1,160 kg | 1,530 kg | 15.5 kg/hp | not measured |
| 2008–2012 1.0 MT, 68 hp | 975 kg | 1,485 kg | 14.3 kg/hp | not measured |
| 2008–2012 1.2 AT, 86 hp | 1,040 kg | 1,485 kg | 12.1 kg/hp | 165/70 R14; 185/60 R15 |
| 2008–2012 1.2 AT, 94 hp | 1,065 kg | 1,485 kg | 11.3 kg/hp | not measured |
| 2012–2015 1.0 MT, 68 hp | 975 kg | 1,485 kg | 14.3 kg/hp | not measured |
| 2012–2015 1.2 AT, 94 hp | 1,145 kg | 1,485 kg | 12.2 kg/hp | not measured |
| 2012–2015 1.2 MT, 94 hp | 1,095 kg | 1,485 kg | 11.6 kg/hp | not measured |
The earlier 94 hp 1.2 MT has the strongest listed weight-to-power result at about 11.2 kg/hp, narrowly ahead of the earlier 94 hp 1.2 AT at about 11.3 kg/hp. The restyled equivalents are heavier by 45 kg for the 1.2 MT and 80 kg for the 1.2 AT. Their stated performance and combined consumption figures nevertheless remain unchanged.
The 1.3 MT Diesel is the heaviest version at 1,160 kg and the only one with a 1,530 kg gross weight. Its kerb weight is 185 kg above the 975 kg 1.0 MT, and its gross weight is 45 kg higher than the other listed versions.
Which Suzuki Splash version should you buy?
Choose the 94 hp 1.2 MT if performance and numerical balance matter most. Its 12.0-second acceleration time is the quickest, its 175 km/h maximum matches the highest listed speed, and its 5.1 L/100 km combined consumption is 0.6 L/100 km below the corresponding 94 hp 1.2 AT. The earlier example also has the best weight-per-horsepower figure, while the restyled version preserves the same performance and economy figures with 45 kg more kerb weight.
Choose the 68 hp 1.0 MT if low Gasoline consumption matters more than acceleration. In restyled form it records 4.7 L/100 km combined and 109 g/km of CO₂, but 0–100 km/h takes 14.7 seconds and top speed is 160 km/h. It saves 0.4 L/100 km combined versus the 94 hp 1.2 MT while giving up 26 hp and 28 Nm.
Choose the 75 hp 1.3 MT if the priorities are the listed 190 Nm torque and the lowest consumption figures. Its 4.5 L/100 km combined result is 0.2 L/100 km below the restyled 1.0 MT, and its 3.3 L/100 km highway result is the lowest in the range. The trade-offs are a 1,160 kg kerb weight, 13.9-second acceleration, and availability only in the October 2008–June 2012 range.
Choose a 1.2 AT when an Automatic is the deciding requirement. Between the earlier Automatic versions, the 94 hp 1.2 AT offers 8 hp and 4 Nm more than the 86 hp 1.2 AT, reaches 100 km/h 0.9 seconds sooner, and uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined. The restyled 94 hp 1.2 AT retains the same 14.0-second acceleration, 170 km/h top speed, and 5.7 L/100 km combined consumption as the earlier 94 hp Automatic, but its kerb weight rises from 1,065 to 1,145 kg.
On specifications alone, the 94 hp 1.2 MT is the clearest all-round selection. Buyers prioritizing consumption can choose between the Gasoline 1.0 MT and the Diesel 1.3 MT, while those requiring an Automatic should favor the 94 hp 1.2 AT over the 86 hp version. Reliability, problems, engine-oil type and capacity, coolant specification, engine-mount condition, engine-warning-light diagnosis, purchase price, and cars for sale are not measured in the supplied data, so they cannot be used to rank these versions.