K12B DualJet vs K14D SHVS

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K12B DualJet BUY 84/100
+4 points over K14D SHVS
0 / 100
BUY K12B DualJet Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K14D SHVS Suzuki

Specifications

K12B DualJet
K14D SHVS
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
80
Years
2009--present
2020--present
Displacement
1242 cc
1373 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
83--90 hp
129 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€380--€800
€600--€1,500

Character

K12B DualJet

"Swift/Ignis/Baleno. Simple, light, efficient. Mild hybrid available. Very reliable. Suzuki at its best."

K14D SHVS

"Vitara/S-Cross mild hybrid. Belt-integrated starter-generator. Efficient, smooth. Too new for long-term data but promising."

Issues Comparison

K12B DualJet 2

○ MINOR
Accessory belt / tensioner (age) €80--€200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (routine, very long life) €300--€600 150,000 km--∞

K14D SHVS 1

○ MINOR
48V SHVS battery / belt-alternator-starter €600--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

K12B DualJet 5

Baleno 1.2 DualJet EW 2016--2022 Hatchback Ignis 1.2 DualJet FF 2016--2024 SUV Jimny 1.3 VVT FJ 2006--2018 SUV Swift 1.2 FZ 2011--2017 Hatchback Swift 1.2 DualJet AZH 2017--2024 Hatchback

K14D SHVS 4

S-Cross YFC 2022--present Vitara LY 2020--present S-Cross JY 2022--present Swift Sport 1.4 SHVS AZH 2018--2024 Hatchback
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