Mighty mini hatchbacks: Suzuki S-Presso vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
Considering the fluctuating gas prices, it seems like it's always an opportune time to be owning mini hatchbacks. Such vehicles promise double-digit fuel economy ratings — a result of their light construction which their little engines carry with minimal effort.
So if you wish or need to motor around in a fuel-miser, the Suzuki S-Presso and Mitsubishi Mirage are among the better bets in the market.
Suzuki's entry into the segment offers a refreshing kick, with a funky SUV-inspired design that can be finished in a screaming orange hue, and of course, excellent economy. As the S-Presso has a measly curb weight of between 750 and 770 kilograms, its one-liter engine and five-speed manual can muster a manufacturer-claimed 21kpl.
As a basic car, the S-Presso's interior has the ABCs covered with a seven-inch touchscreen audio system with USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and a modern digital instrument panel, which are all housed within a "pod" on the dashboard.
It may be small, but the S-Presso proves it can emerge mighty from a collision. The vehicle body is equipped with total effective control technology (TECT), which is designed to collect and diffuse the energy produced in a crash. Dual airbags also up the safety quotient.
Mitsubishi's offering is already seen as a stalwart in the segment, packing classy styling that adorns an aerodynamic body. Thanks to the slippery shape, as well as the combination of a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and five-speed manual or CVT, the Mirage can achieve up to 23kpl. The Mirage weighs around 940kg.
For safety, the car uses a Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body, complete with crumple zones that absorb and divert crash energy away from the vehicle’s occupants. The Mirage was also recognized by the ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) for Adult Occupancy Protection.
To keep passengers entertained, the Mirage is equipped with a 2DIN audio system with an AM/FM tuner, replete with connectivity for an auxiliary cord, Bluetooth, iPod, and USB. For a classier cabin ambience, the cabin is finished in black with silver finishes on the tiller.
The spec sheets of the S-Presso and Mirage belie their dinky dimensions.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Suzuki S-Presso GL M/T |
Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 M/T and 1.2 CVT |
Overall Length (mm) |
3,565 |
3,795 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,520 |
1,665 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,565 |
1,500 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,380 |
2,450 |
Minimum turning radius (m) |
4.5 |
4.6 |
Minimum ground clearance (mm) |
180 |
160 |
Engine type |
K10B |
3A92 |
Number of cylinders |
3 |
3 |
Number of valves |
12 |
12 |
Piston Displacement (cc) |
998 |
1,193 |
Maximum output (hp) |
67 |
76 |
Maximum torque (Nm) |
90 |
100 |
Fuel distribution |
Multipoint Injection |
Multipoint Injection |
Fuel type |
Gasoline |
Gasoline |
Transmission type |
5-speed Manual transmission |
5-speed Manual or CVT |
Steering type |
Rack & Pinion |
Rack & Pinion |
Brakes |
(Front) Ventilated disc (Rear) Drum |
(Front) Ventilated disc (Rear) Drum |
Suspension |
(Front) MacPherson Strut (Rear) Torsion Beam |
(Front) MacPherson Strut (Rear) Torsion Beam |
Wheels |
Steel Wheels with full cover |
Black Alloy |
Tires |
165 / 70 R14 |
175 / 55 R15 |
Spare Tire |
165 / 70 R14 + Steel Wheels |
177 / 55 R15 + Black Alloys |
Seating capacity |
5 |
5 |
Luggage (liters) |
239 |
235 |
Luggage shelf |
With |
With |
Fuel tank capacity (liters) |
27 |
35 |
Curb weight (kg) |
750 / 770 |
940 |
Gross vehicle weight (kg) |
1,170 |
1,280 (MT), 1,310 (CVT) |
Seats |
(Front seat) Integrated Type (Rear seat) Bench seat (Head restraints) Separate type |
(Front seat) Integrated Type (Rear seat) Bench seat (Head restraints) Separate type |
Seat material |
Vinyl + Fabric |
Fabric |
Steering Wheel |
3-spoke urethane |
3-spoke urethane |
Steering Type |
Power steering EPS |
Power steering EPS |
Spoilers |
With (side under spoilers) |
With (rear) |
Front Grille |
Black |
Black with Chrome |
Outside Door Handles |
Body-Colored |
Body-Colored |
Inside Door Handles |
Black |
Black |
Tailgate Opener |
Key-operated |
Key-operated, Power |
Headlamps |
Halogen Multi-reflector |
Halogen Multi-reflector |
Position lamps |
LED Projector |
Halogen |
Rear combination lamps |
Bulb type |
Bulb type |
Wipers |
Front 2-speed (low and high) + intermittent washer |
Front 2-speed (low and high) + intermittent washer |
Seatbelts (Front)- with Pretensioner, Force limiter, and Height Adjuster (Rear)- 3-point ELR seatbelts (side); 2-point ELR seatbelt (center) |
With With |
With
|
Electric Windows Front |
With |
With |
Central Door Locking Switch on Driver’s Side |
With |
With |
Air-conditioner manual |
With |
With |
Heater |
With |
With |
Outside door mirrors |
Body-colored Manual adjust bar |
Black Power adjust |
Day/night rearview mirror |
Manual dimming |
Manual dimming |
Remote fuel lid opener |
With |
With |
Remote tailgate opener |
With |
With |
Parking Sensors (Rear) |
With |
Without |
Remote Controlled Door Locks (with hazard lamp answerback function) |
With |
With |
Sun visor (Driver and passenger side) |
With |
With |
Assist grips (passenger’s side and rear X2) |
With |
With |
12V Interior Accessory Socket (Front Console) |
With |
With |
Audio system |
Antenna (front roof mounted) With (7-inch multimedia audio) With (AM/FM radio) With (Bluetooth) With |
Antenna Fin Type 2DIN Audio (AM/FM radio) With (Bluetooth) With |
USB Port |
With |
With |
Storage Pocket (Front) |
With |
With |
Front Cabin Light (3-Position) |
With |
With |
Speakers (Front-- X2) |
With |
With |
Cupholder (Front-- X2) |
With |
With |
SRS Front Dual Airbags |
With |
With |
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with EBD |
With |
With |
Information Display (fuel consumption and driving range) |
With |
With |
Light-Off and Key Reminder |
With |
With |
Passenger’s Seatbelt Reminder (Lamp and Alarm) |
With |
With |
Meter Illumination |
With |
With |
Driver’s seatbelt reminder (lamp and alarm) |
With |
With |
Side Louvre Bezels |
With |
Without |
Center Louvre Bezels |
With |
Without |
Childproof rear door locks |
With |
With |
Child Seat Tether Anchorages (2x) |
With |
Without |
Immobilizer |
With |
With |
ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorages (2x) |
With |
Without |
Available Colors |
New Sizzle Orange, Fire Red, Metallic Granite Gray, Metallic Silky Silver |
Virgil Gray, Majestic Red |
Price |
P523,000 |
P704,000 (MT), P765,000 (CVT) |
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Ground Clearance
180 mm
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160 mm
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170 mm
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120 mm
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160 mm
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Fuel Type
Gasoline
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Gasoline
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Gasoline
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Electric
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Gasoline
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Engine
998
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1193
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998
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-
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998
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Power
66
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76
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66
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27
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65
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Torque
89 Nm
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100 Nm
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89 Nm
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85 Nm
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89 Nm
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Manual
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Manual
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Automatic
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Manual
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Wheel Size
R14
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R15
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-
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R12
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R14
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