Suzuki Grand Vitara 2001 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 27 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Grand Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Grand Vitara engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 31 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 2 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1841 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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