There have been no major changes to the 2013 Suzuki SX4. The sedan carries forward the previous year’s 2.0-liter engine that provides decent power output along with decent overall performance.
There have been no major changes to the 2013 Suzuki SX4. The sedan carries forward the previous year’s 2.0-liter engine that provides decent power output along with decent overall performance. It provides a lower fuel economy as compared to its competitors and is slow on acceleration. The interior is spacious but uninspiring, with the use of cheap plastics all over the cabin.
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is available in three trim options, namely LE, LE Popular, and Sport SE. The base LE trim is available at an affordable price of $15,845 and receives minimum features. But as we move above in the trim level, there is an addition of better features that improve the overall experience of driving the vehicle. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the different trims of Suzuki SX4.
Trims |
LE |
LE Popular |
Sport SE |
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MSRP |
$15,845 |
$17,849 |
$18,799 |
Key Features |
15-inch steel wheels |
15-inch alloy wheels |
17-inch alloy wheels |
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Air-conditioning |
continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) |
Bluetooth phone connectivity |
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Six-way adjustable driver seat |
remote keyless entry |
Fog lights |
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60/40-split-folding rear seatbacks |
cruise control |
Aero body kit |
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four-speaker audio system |
leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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CD player |
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We would recommend you to opt for the mid-range LE Popular trim as it adds much better features over what we get in the base LE model. Some of those include alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless entry, and an optional CVT transmission. Thus available at a price of $17,849, the LE Popular trim provides the best value for the money spent.
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is available in a single engine option. The 2.0-liter inline-4 cylinder engine generates around 150 hp along with 140 lb-ft of torque when opted with the 6-speed manual transmission. But if opted with the continuously variable transmission (CVT), the engine provides a maximum power output of 148 hp. The power is delivered to the front wheels as standard. This engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 19.7 seconds.
Model |
Suzuki SX4 |
Subaru Impreza 2.0i |
Kia Forte LX |
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MSRP |
$15,845 |
$17,895 |
$15,400 |
Engine |
2.0 Liter Inline 4 |
2.0 Liter Flat 4 |
2.0 Liter Inline 4 |
Drivetrain |
Front-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Transmission |
6-speed Manual |
5-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
Power |
150 hp @ 6200 rpm |
148 hp @ 6200 rpm |
156 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Torque |
140 hp @ 3500 rpm |
145 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm |
144 ft-lbs. @ 4300 rpm |
0-60 mph (sec) |
8.6 sec |
8.7 Sec |
9.1 Sec |
Quarter-mile (sec) |
19.7 sec |
14.9 Sec |
16.6 Sec |
Top Speed (mph) |
121 mph |
127 mph |
117 mph |
The 2013 Kia Forte is the most powerful in this comparison with a maximum power output of 156 hp, while the Subaru Impreza is just below the SX4 with a power output of 148 hp. The Subaru Impreza provides acceleration from 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds, while it is the quickest in quarter-mile acceleration at 14.9 seconds. The Kia Forte is the slowest in 0-60 mph taking 9.1 seconds.
The 2.0-liter engine in the 2013 Suzuki SX4 is comparatively less efficient among its rivals. It provides a mileage of 23 mpg in the city, which improves to 29 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 25 mpg from the SX4. Along with that, the SX4 is equipped with 13.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity which provides a maximum range of 383 highway miles.
Model |
Suzuki SX4 |
Subaru Impreza 2.0i |
Kia Forte LX |
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MPG (City) |
23 |
25 |
25 |
MPG (Highway) |
29 |
34 |
34 |
MPG (Combined) |
25 |
28 |
29 |
Fuel Capacity (gal) |
13.2 gal |
14.5 gal |
13.7 gal |
Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles) |
304/383/330 |
363/493/406 |
343/466/397 |
The Kia Forte is the most efficient in the comparison with a combined mileage of 29 mpg, while the Subaru Impreza is just below it with a combined mileage of 28 mpg. The Subaru Impreza has a slightly larger fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons, which results in a maximum range of 493 miles, while the 13.7 gallons of fuel tank in the Forte provides a range of 466 miles.
The interior design of the 2013 Suzuki SX4 is not particularly inspiring but provides a decent layout. There is extensive use of plastics to keep the costs lower and thus feels cheap to touch. However, the interior provides considerable spacing to all the passengers at the front and rear as well, thus the interior is considerably comfortable to carry up to 5 passengers. Along with that, the SX4 gets 15.5 cu.ft of cargo capacity, which improves to a 43 cu.ft with rear seats folded.
Model |
Suzuki SX4 |
Subaru Impreza 2.0i |
Kia Forte LX |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
39.6/53.3/41.04 |
39.8/55.6/43.5 |
40.0/55.7/43.3 |
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
38/52.8/36.4 |
37.1/54.2/35.2 |
37.6/54.7/35.0 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
15.5 cu.ft |
12.0 cu. ft. |
14.7 cu. ft. |
All the vehicles in comparison can carry up to 5 passengers in total. The Kia Forte provides the best spacing for the passengers at the front and rear. The Impreza also provides considerable spacing to all the passengers. The Forte is slightly better in terms of design when compared to its rivals. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:
The infotainment system available in the 2013 Suzuki SX4 does not offer lots of features as standard. Some of those include a CD player, auxiliary input jack, 4-speaker audio system, and steering wheel with audio control. There is an option to opt for optional features like USB ports, a navigation system, and a premium sound system. Here is a list of the infotainment features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:
The 2013 SX4 is a pedestrian-looking sedan, which is not something that would grab your attention. It has decent proportions along with only a few exterior features. The Suzuki SX4 has a curb weight of around 2,833 pounds. It is the shortest in length at 177 inches along with a shorter wheelbase of 98 inches among its competitors. The SX4 sits quite high above the ground with a ground clearance of 7 inches, which makes it easier to move over uneven surfaces.
Model |
Suzuki SX4 |
Subaru Impreza 2.0i |
Kia Forte LX |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2833 lbs |
2911 lb. |
2729 lb. |
Length (in) |
177 in. |
180.3 in. |
178.3 in. |
Width (in) |
69 in. |
68.5 in. |
69.9 in. |
Height (in) |
61 in. |
57.7 in. |
57.5 in. |
Ground Clearance (in) |
7 |
5.7 in. |
5.9 in. |
Wheelbase (in) |
98 in. |
104.1 in. |
104.3 in. |
The Subaru Impreza is the heaviest in the competition with a curb weight of 2,911 pounds, while the Kia Forte is the lightest at 2,729 pounds. The Impreza is the longest in comparison, while the Kia Forte is slightly wide. Both the Impreza and Forte have a similar ground clearance of around 5.7 inches and 5.9 inches, respectively. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:
The NHTSA has given the 2013 Suzuki SX4 a 4-star safety rating out of 5, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating in the moderate front overlap and side tests, while the Head restraints and seats get a ‘Marginal’ safety rating. Thus the SX4 is not the safest sedan out there. Along with that, the SX4 gets a few of the safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2013 Suzuki SX4:
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is one of the most affordable sedans out there. The 2.0-liter engine is decent on power output and overall performance as well. It is slow in acceleration and provides a comparatively lower fuel economy as compared to its rivals. The interior is spacious but does not provide the best design. Thus there are much better options out there at a slightly higher price point than the 2013 Suzuki SX4.