N32A 3.2 V6 vs K12B DualJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K12B DualJet BUY 84/100
+14 points over N32A 3.2 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N32A 3.2 V6 Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K12B DualJet Suzuki

Specifications

N32A 3.2 V6
K12B DualJet
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
84
Years
2008--2014
2009--present
Displacement
3195 cc
1242 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
233 hp
83--90 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€380--€800

Character

N32A 3.2 V6

"Grand Vitara. GM-sourced V6. Chain driven. Oil consumption. Adequate off-road V6. Less common — niche market."

K12B DualJet

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

Issues Comparison

N32A 3.2 V6 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption €0--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

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--∞

Models

N32A 3.2 V6 1

Grand Vitara JT 2008--2012

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
Full N32A 3.2 V6 Report Full K12B DualJet Report