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Suzuki SX4 vs. Kia Spectra Review

How the Suzuki SX4 stacks up against the Kia Spectra - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Suzuki SX4
Price Range: $13,299 - $19,949
2009 Kia Spectra
Price Range: $13,550 - $16,450
Suzuki SX4 vs. Kia Spectra Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Kia Spectra to the dealership as the Suzuki SX4. The Kia Spectra won't tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Suzuki will. Regarding gas mileage, the Suzuki SX4 and the Kia don't differ much. The Kia Spectra is significantly less expensive than the Suzuki SX4 with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Kia Spectra and the Suzuki SX4 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Kia Spectra for a fill-up about as often as the SX4.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Kia offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki SX4, there really isn't much of a difference. The Suzuki SX4 is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Spectra.

Dimensions
The SX4's tank is approximately the same size as the Kia Spectra's, though the Kia Spectra's is somewhat bigger. The Suzuki and the Kia Spectra compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia Spectra and the Suzuki SX4 most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki SX4's engine isn't much bigger than the Spectra's.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Suzuki SX4 isn't quite as generous as the Kia Spectra's.

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