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Suzuki SX4 vs. Toyota Yaris Review

How the Suzuki SX4 stacks up against the Toyota Yaris - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Suzuki SX4
Price Range: $13,299 - $19,949
2010 Toyota Yaris
Price Range: $12,205 - $15,125
Suzuki SX4 vs. Toyota Yaris Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Suzuki SX4 to the dealership as the Toyota Yaris. The Suzuki SX4 pales in comparison to the Yaris regarding gas mileage. When it comes to MSRP, the Toyota Yaris costs substantially less than the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota Yaris.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Yaris nor the Suzuki SX4 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
The Suzuki SX4's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Yaris.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Yaris, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Suzuki SX4 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Yaris, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Yaris's tank is roughly the same size as the Suzuki SX4's, though the Suzuki SX4's is slightly bigger. The Yaris and the Suzuki SX4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Suzuki SX4 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Yaris down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Yaris is definitely sprier than the SX4, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki SX4 has a more massive engine than the Toyota Yaris. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Suzuki SX4 is significantly more powerful than the Yaris.

Warranty
The Suzuki SX4 and the Toyota Yaris have the same basic after-sale protection.

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