Z13DT 1.3 DDiS vs K12B DualJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K12B DualJet BUY 84/100
+12 points over Z13DT 1.3 DDiS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z13DT 1.3 DDiS Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K12B DualJet Suzuki

Specifications

Z13DT 1.3 DDiS
K12B DualJet
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
84
Years
2005--2014
2009--present
Displacement
1248 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
70--75 hp
83--90 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€380--€800

Character

Z13DT 1.3 DDiS

"Swift/Splash/Ignis. Same Fiat 1.3 MultiJet. Timing chain. Swirl flap at high km. Economical small diesel. DPF on later models."

K12B DualJet

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

Issues Comparison

Z13DT 1.3 DDiS 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €400--€800 120,000 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

Z13DT 1.3 DDiS 3

Swift RS/ZC 2005--2010 Ignis FH 2004--2006 Swift MZ/EZ 2005--2010

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 Z13DT 1.3 DDiS Report Full K12B DualJet Report