K12B DualJet vs M13A

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 84/100
0 / 100
BUY K12B DualJet Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY M13A Suzuki

Specifications

K12B DualJet
M13A
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
84
Years
2009--present
1998--2017
Displacement
1242 cc
1328 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
83--90 hp
86--92 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€380--€800
€0--€0

Character

K12B DualJet

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

M13A

"Swift/Jimny/Ignis. Simple, bulletproof. Chain driven. No known significant issues. Light on power but incredibly reliable. Jimny favourite worldwide."

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--∞

M13A 1

○ MINOR
No significant issues known €0--€0 0 km--0 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

M13A 0

No models listed.

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