K15B DualJet vs K12C DualJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K12C DualJet BEST 85/100
+5 points over K15B DualJet
0 / 100
BUY K15B DualJet Suzuki
0 / 100
BEST K12C DualJet Suzuki

Specifications

K15B DualJet
K12C DualJet
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
80
85
Years
2018--present
2014--present
Displacement
1462 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
83--90 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€550--€1,100
€0--€0

Character

K15B DualJet

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

K12C DualJet

"Swift/Baleno/Ignis. Simple, light, efficient. Mild hybrid available. Very reliable."

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--∞

K12C DualJet 0

No documented issues.

Models

K15B DualJet 1

Jimny 1.5 VVT GJ 2018--2024 SUV

K12C DualJet 30

Splash EXB 2008--2015 Swift FZ/NZ 2011--2017 Jimny JB23/JB43 1998--2018 Alto HA25S 2009--2014 Splash EXB 2008--2015 Celerio LF 2014--present S-Cross YA/YB 2016--2021 Vitara LY 2018--present SX4 S-Cross JY 2016--2022 Baleno EW 2016--2019 Baleno EW 2016--2020 Swift AZ 2017--present Vitara LY 2018--present Swift AZ/ZC 2017--present Baleno FW 2022--present S-Cross YEA 2016--2022 Swift FZ/NZ 2010--2017 Splash EXB 2008--2015 Swift FZ/NZ 2014--2017 Swift AZ/ZC 2017--present Ignis MF 2016--present Baleno EW 2016--2020 Swift AZ 2017--present Ignis MF 2020--present Swift AZ/ZC 2023--present Swift AZ 2020--present Ignis FH 2000--2006 Liana ER/RH 2001--2007 Swift MZ/EZ 2005--2010 Swift RS/ZC 2005--2010
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