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Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [1999johnner]
by arkainzeye
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Nov 05, 2006 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: 1999johnner (Nov 05, 2006 6:12 am)
wow i was shocked to read you saying the fit had more pep off the line considering it has a 25% smaller engine! I do believe you though because on the honda hit part of this forum they say its got pep! and its got alot less horsepower than the sx4 .. btw what is the mpg for a fit anyways? i think they are in the 30's for city.?
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Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [arkainzeye]
by 1999johnner
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Nov 05, 2006 (6:17 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Nov 05, 2006 4:12 pm)
not sure about the fit - we never really wanted it. Due to the fact that we have had a 4x4 for so long and are depended on that feature. And didn't want to spend more then the SX4. As far as power yeah it seems weird that it make a good "number" but feels less? Maybe its just drive-line loss? I'm still thinking Suzuki is using some sort of torque management to reduce power off the line. Cause as soon as its rolling the Sx4 seems very strong for its class.
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Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [arkainzeye]
by tidester HOST
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Nov 05, 2006 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Nov 05, 2006 4:12 pm)
btw what is the mpg for a fit anyways?
You can find out in Honda Fit: MPG - Real World Numbers.
tidester, host
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Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [arkainzeye]
by erics6
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Nov 05, 2006 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Nov 05, 2006 4:12 pm)
Honda Fit curb weight: 2400 lbs
Suzuki SX4 curb weight 2900 lbs
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father in law got his SX4 24 days ago, automatic
by harrychezt
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Nov 07, 2006 (6:47 pm)
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and mainly fwd, about 20-25% city, rest Hwy, and he drives 120 miles per day(alittle over 2K right now).
28+ MPG avg.
He does drive faster than the speed limit(by about 5 MPH).
No cruise( he said if he had cruise, adn dorve the speed limit, he could probably hit 30MPG, as advertised).
Great Car. I hope the rest of the line up, over the next few years, mimics the SX4.... may have to buy a Suzuki myself, then!
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Re: father in law got his SX4 24 days ago, automatic [harrychezt]
by 1999johnner
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Nov 08, 2006 (3:56 am)
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Replying to: harrychezt (Nov 07, 2006 6:47 pm)
good feedback... my thoughts were the same at having (wishing mine had cruise); but I think you can actually get "better" MPG with out it on a small egine car like ours. My reasoning is that on slight inclines you will either start going faster sooner to overcome the hill or just give up some speed for a short distance, which saves a tad bit of fuel. Where most cruise system will force a down shift which I think will burn more fuel?
Then again maybe I tell myself that as no Sports were available - LOL
John
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Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [erics6]
by arkainzeye
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Nov 08, 2006 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: erics6 (Nov 05, 2006 7:23 pm)
since the fit has 500 less lbs of weight. what is the CC (engine size) differences between the fit and the sx4 since the sx4 is heavier.
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Re: father in law got his SX4 24 days ago, automatic [1999johnner]
by arkainzeye
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Nov 08, 2006 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: 1999johnner (Nov 08, 2006 3:56 am)
are you saying the sx4 has to get a running start to climb a hill? my tracker with a 2.0 engine (4x4) doesnt have to get a running start to climb a slight hill nor does the engine rev real high either. the tach might jump a tiny bit but thats all. my tracker is only 127hp but i bet it weights alot less. mine is only the 2door.
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Re: father in law got his SX4 24 days ago, automatic [arkainzeye]
by 1999johnner
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Nov 08, 2006 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Nov 08, 2006 8:27 am)
I think you may read my message incorrectly (or I wrote it wrong, very possible)
Most cars I have owned while using the cruise control on a highway that is not flat, rather hilly. The system will hold you at the selected speed then when the hill comes up speed drops down a bit - maybe 2-4 MPH. Then the system starts to increase gas flow & kicks down to a lower gear to maintain that speed.
My other car is a Isuzu Ascender with a 4.2L inline six making about 293HP and at 65MPH it turns about 1800RPM. with a slight hill the speed stays the same but in 3rd at about 2800RPM.
My little Sx4 can climb a steep hill with no worries 
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