K15B DualJet vs K14D SHVS

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 80/100
0 / 100
BUY K15B DualJet Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K14D SHVS Suzuki

Specifications

K15B DualJet
K14D SHVS
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
80
Years
2018--present
2020--present
Displacement
1462 cc
1373 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
105 hp
129 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€550--€1,100
€600--€1,500

Character

K15B DualJet

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

K14D SHVS

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

Issues Comparison

K15B DualJet 2

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

K14D SHVS 1

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

Models

K15B DualJet 1

Jimny 1.5 VVT GJ 2018--2024 SUV

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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