K12B DualJet vs K15B DualJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K12B DualJet BUY 84/100
+4 points over K15B DualJet
0 / 100
BUY K12B DualJet Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K15B DualJet Suzuki

Specifications

K12B DualJet
K15B DualJet
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
80
Years
2009--present
2018--present
Displacement
1242 cc
1462 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
83--90 hp
105 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€380--€800
€550--€1,100

Character

K12B DualJet

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

K15B DualJet

"Jimny/Vitara/S-Cross. Replaced M15A. SHVS mild hybrid available. Reliable, simple. Classic Suzuki."

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--∞

K15B DualJet 2

○ MINOR
VVT actuator wear €150--€400 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain — straightforward €400--€700 150,000 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

K15B DualJet 1

Jimny 1.5 VVT GJ 2018--2024 SUV
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