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Welcome to the next small SUV Vs small car comparison for 2017, this time it’s the Suzuki Ignis Vs the Holden Spark. The Holden Spark had an update last year with an all new conservative and in reality is a typical ‘micro-car’ look. Despite being even smaller than the Ignis the Spark is a real competitor due to being in the same price bracket. Since we think the Ignis rates well against larger SUVs and small cars we wanted to find out how it compares to an even smaller car.
Suzuki Ignis vs Holden Spark exterior comparison: The Holden as a conservative new look which we think makes it look cheaper and older than it is. It may be an attempt to make it appeal to more people than the former more distinctive and featured Transformer autobot model, if you’ve watched the films. The Holden Spark was apparently designed in Korea and it shows with it’s stereotypically old school Hyundai and Kia like lines before they made a right decision to get a foreigner to head their designs. The Ignis is retro and good looking small car or SUV making it appeal to just and many buyers and certainly a younger demographic. Suzuki does know how to design things although they have made mistakes but not on the Ignis thankfully. The Ignis doesn’t look bargain basement like the Holden and on the road the Ignis looks more solid than any other smallish car.
Suzuki Ignis Vs Holden Spark interior comparison: Both have a hard plastics interior but can be optioned with different coloured trim pieces. The Igins feels more spacious and more supportive seats, the overall design is modern along with the higher grade interior plastics. The new Holden Spark has gone backwards in design, being very conventional in look and feel, it feels the oldest. The coloured plastic inserts in both cars lift the ambience to a more youthful level which is a nice touch. While design is a personal preference the the Ignis as the interior that is something different and doesn’t look tradition entry level car, whilst the Spark fails at looking like a more expensive car. Overall the Spark is good for a cheap small car but the Igins is better.
Suzuki Ignis Vs Suzuki Swift engines and technology comparison: In terms of in-built technology the Suzuki Ignis is definitely at the fore front of tech with extremely strong body and light weight, better than all of of its competitors. However the Ignis finally has a competitor in the entertainment department. The Spark has the same level of smartphone integration Ignis and the Spark sounds better. While the Ignis has a hybrid version available in some countries it is not available here so doesn’t outright win the tech spec comparison. Although handling and outright performance may not be part of the small car or SUV design brief many people want a faster and more powerful car or SUV and this may be the factor missing from the current manufacturer lineup. An Ignis with the related 1.4 litre or 1.2 turbo in the new Swift at the same price will surely be a winner?
Suzuki Ignis Vs Holden Spark drive comparison: N/A – However note that the Ignis weighs nearly 200kg less than the Spark and if you take the engine power outputs in consideration the Ignis comes out the winner. The much higher ride height in the Ignis will appeal to may more people although it’s not exactly a pogo stick. More when we get a test drive.
The winner of the Suzuki Ignis Vs Holden Spark is the Ignis. The Ignis is cheaper to buy with on road pricing often promoted where as the Spark is more expensive for a smaller car with less equipment. Sure the staring price is $14,000 but with on roads and an auto will equal the Igins. Clearly Holden does not believe that Spark is overpriced but next to the Iginis it is. For the same money the Ignis looks, feels better etc…. The Spark is clearly budget and conservative, the Igins is budget too but does not look it. In car entertainment and communication systems is so important in 2017 and both have the required Apple and Android compatibility which helps the purchase decision. You really need to drive both to work out which car you want.
Final words, we like small cars although not as much as the larger ones, small mainly because they are cheap to run and have a ease of use and fun factor that larger cars don’t have. If you only have a short commute to work or rarely drive either would be great choice in terms of value for money.
| Suzuki Ignis | Holden Spark |
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| Engines | |
| IL 4 Cylinder SOHC EFI VVT 1.2 Litre (1242cc) Claimed 66Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 120Nm @ 4400RPM |
IL 4 Cylinder DOHC EFI VVT 1.4 Litre (1399cc) Claimed 73Kw @ 6200RPM Claimed 128Nm @ 4400RPM |
| Weight | |
| Kerb weight FROM 820 Kg Towing capacity up to N/A kg |
Kerb weight FROM 993Kg Towing capacity up to N/A Kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| Up to 32 litres IL4 Petrol 4.9 Lts per 100km AVG |
Up to 32 litres IL4 1.4 Petrol 5.5 litres per 100km |
| Other specifications | |
| 5 speed manual or CVT Auto Overall height/width 1595/1660 Overall length/wheelbase 3700/2435 4WD system: FWD or AWD on demand ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 175-65-15 |
6 Speed CVT Auto or 5 speed manual Overall height/width 1476/1595 Overall length/wheelbase 3595/2385 4WD system: None ANCAP safety rating 5/5 Tyre size: 175-65-15 or 195-45-17 |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 180 mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max |
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| Pricing | |
| 2017 $15,990 – 18,900 AUD | 2017 $13,990 – 18,990 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change! |