M16A vs K15B DualJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M16A BUY 82/100
+2 points over K15B DualJet
0 / 100
BUY M16A Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K15B DualJet Suzuki

Specifications

M16A
K15B DualJet
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
80
Years
2004--2017
2018--present
Displacement
1586 cc
1462 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
107--120 hp
105 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€550--€1,100

Character

M16A

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

K15B DualJet

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

Issues Comparison

M16A 0

No documented issues.

K15B DualJet 2

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

Models

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

K15B DualJet 1

Jimny 1.5 VVT GJ 2018--2024 SUV
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