N32A 3.2 V6 vs M16A

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M16A BUY 82/100
+12 points over N32A 3.2 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N32A 3.2 V6 Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY M16A Suzuki

Specifications

N32A 3.2 V6
M16A
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
82
Years
2008--2014
2004--2017
Displacement
3195 cc
1586 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
233 hp
107--120 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€0--€0

Character

N32A 3.2 V6

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

M16A

"SX4/Vitara/Swift. Classic Suzuki simplicity. Chain-driven. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

N32A 3.2 V6 1

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

M16A 0

No documented issues.

Models

N32A 3.2 V6 1

Grand Vitara JT 2008--2012

M16A 27

S-Cross YEA 2013--2018 Vitara LY 2015--2018 SX4 EY/GY 2013--2014 SX4 S-Cross JY 2013--2018 S-Cross YA/YB 2014--2018 Grand Vitara FT/GT 1998--2005 Grand Vitara FT/GT 1998--2005 Grand Vitara JT 2005--2015 Grand Vitara FT/GT 1998--2005 SX4 EY/GY 2006--2014 Grand Vitara JT 2008--2015 Grand Vitara JT 2008--2015 Kizashi RE 2010--2016 Swift RS/ZC 2005--2010 SX4 EY/GY 2006--2014 Swift MZ/EZ 2005--2010 Ignis FH 2003--2006 S-Cross YEA 2013--2016 Swift FZ/NZ 2012--2017 S-Cross YA/YB 2014--2016 Swift RS/ZC 2006--2010 SX4 EY/GY 2006--2014 Grand Vitara JT 2005--2015 Swift MZ/EZ 2006--2010 Vitara LY 2015--2018 Liana ER/RH 2001--2007 Swift 1.6 Sport NZ 2012--2017 Hatchback
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