The Honda HR-V takes little time between the small SUV. How to plant face to the versatility of Skoda Yeti or the value / product Suzuki Vitara relationship?

No one SUV down to the crest of the wave, as they remain the object of desire for many potential buyers. For some time now the most manageable models have eating ground to those with a larger size, thanks to a very elaborate design and, above all, the rational utilization It has been imposed both by cost and by environmental requirements.

Everyone knows today that the functional side is one of the most valued in this type of vehicle, and Honda HR-V is one of the models that best exploits this aspect in its interior. With 4.29 meters long, shows six centimeters long to Skoda Yeti and about 12 cm to Suzuki Vitara, but this is the same height and width as the Honda, while Skoda is the bulkier of all, with a body about 2 cm wider and up to 8 cm higher.

Honda HR-V, Suzuki Vitara and Skoda Yeti: spacious SUV

He Honda HR-V It is also presented wheelbase -2.61 metres-, exceeding 3 cm to Skoda Yeti and 11 cm to Suzuki Vitara, which was just noticing space available inside for passengers. And this is already a merit in itself, as the Czech SUV has always been a reference in habitability in this category. In these three compact SUV of the front seats they are comfortable and good seats -All test units had higher level finishing their gamas-, although in both Japanese models would prefer regulation by the back wheel, which is always more comfortable and accurate, instead of the lever bearing.

And in the back row, the Skoda Yeti is the widest, although in all third adult will involve certain scarcities, although all three offer much vertical clearance and legroom is quite broad in the Honda HR-V, it is well in the Skoda Yeti and is variable because the rear bench seat can be moved longitudinally to 15 cm- and is right in the Suzuki Vitara -Presents 8 cm least that level the HR-V-.

Three SUV who think the traveler

When make life on board more pleasant, in these three SUV no lack of practical details and storage compartments, although the rear seats of the Honda HR-V are the most versatile of all, allowing storage under sidewalks or if they rise when they are not busy can transport a large lump on the inside. Skoda Yeti also been shown to functional personality. For example, you can fold the back of the front passenger to load long objects or simply facilitate the vision forward of the rear passengers, which usually thank the smallest of the house. The large glazed surface also noticeable in the brightness of the interior of the Skoda Yeti or visibility provided from any angle, one aspect that takes advantage to Suzuki Vitara and the Honda HR-V which charges the lines more coupe under Part end of the roof.

The boot capacity may allow family use in any of them, since the 455 liters measured by our Technical Center Suzuki Vitara them makes much. More still to 470 of Honda HR-V, without forgetting that underground hides a further recess 105 liters other, stunning detail; while Super 485 liter least the Skoda Yeti features can be extended to 585 liters if immense move the rear to its most forward position seats.

Suzuki Vitara, Skoda Yeti and Honda HR-V: different styles

Beyond that are practical for us everyday, the inner atmosphere of each of these SUV is quite different. In the Honda HR-V we found a dashboard style more modern and technological. Despite having an elevated position behind the wheel, the driving position conveys a certain sportiness, with a short shifter that is quite useful and provides a great touch, although some drivers pommel may be too small.

The dynamic character Honda HR-V also seen to roll with it, the tuning of the damping, consistency and their tread a very reactive chassis in most scenarios.

Behind the wheel of the Skoda Yeti quickly envelops its functionality, with everything in place, consistent feel of the controls and oldest design, but with very care settings. It makes up rutero see it’s a quality, friendly, comfortable and safe, with an overhaul of its frame very balanced. In this case we received an 4×4 version, with the advantage that the all-wheel drive provides for those who have to roll over snow or slippery surfaces if it is not your case, better choose a Yeti 4×2-; but that versatility also means more weight and greater friction than the worst aerodynamics of their square shapes and adds just being noted in its performance level.

Suzuki Vitara, Skoda Yeti and Honda HR-V: agility and consumption

The front-wheel drive Suzuki Vitara is the lightest of all, It not in vain marked on our scale 175 kg less than minus Honda HR-V and 325 kg -a difference that the Skoda Yeti considerably -available in 4×2 version, but our unit was 4×4-. It is obvious that those extra kilos are just noticing the agility and performance of the Skoda. For example, in the acceleration from standstill 1.6 DDiS 120 HP Suzuki Vitara is on par 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp Honda HR-V, because it maintains the kind thanks to its good thrust at low engine speeds without the 2.0 TDI 110 hp Skoda Yeti, with 10 hp less and mentioned- ballast near them. And recovery phases or face overtaking maneuvers, the diesel engine is the Suzuki Vitara the strongest of the three.

The overall response of the Honda HR-V in 4th and 5th speed is good -the 6th is more focused on mechanical-sufficiency, but the Suzuki him authority exceeds whatever the gear engaged. Skoda Yeti in only find some verve in 4th, away from their opponents. Moreover, the sound of its diesel engines do not tarnish the overall comfort, although the lower decibel level also recorded the Suzuki Vitara, followed by Skoda Yeti and Honda HR-V.

The Honda HR-V, however, has achieved the tightest consumption, with a frankly brilliant for the i-DTEC 120 hp in the environment of real media 5,2 l / 100 km, although only one-tenth has been placed Vitara 1.6 DDiS the 120 hp also quite thrifty. The Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 110 is almost far away- to 1.5 liters, but if we consider the aforementioned 4×4 character of the test unit we have used in this comparison, consider proper spending.

Honda HR-V, Suzuki Vitara and Skoda Yeti: price and packaging

obviously there structural elements and equipment also mark the differences between the three, hence the distance in prices, in their kilos or own presentation of Suzuki Vitara, which outwardly can play well cards design, but inwardly shows much simpler image , despite smart bicolor games on the dashboard or in the doors trims and less bright and refined those found both Skoda Yeti and Honda HR-V materials.

The nearly 5,000 euros that separate bill cheapest most expensive SUV respond to various arguments that have to do with the packaging of each model itself, the onboard technology, the eye candy on the inside presentation and the amount of equipment, or with functional solutions present in their habitats. Each buyer can choose depending on tastes, needs, budget … and although you can say that the Honda HR-V just imposing his greater balance in all sections, any of the protagonists of this comparison, in its way, is a worthy representative of a suggestive middle class among SUV that rightly continues to gain followers.

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