Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 106 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 4100 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
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This Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 - 2015 version, fuel consumption in city - 12.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 technical data
Model: | Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2012. January ... 2015. January | ||
Engine: | 1586 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 195 g/km |
Power: | 106 HP ON 5900 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 4100 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 160 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 (combined) 12.2 (urban) 7.1 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.87m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.70m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 205 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 4 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 516 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1830 kg |
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 engine M16A
Engine reliability and common problems:
A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur.
Engine displacement | 1586 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 78 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 83 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info |
Timing chain change interval | 260,000 km (specified), 250,000 km (recommended) |
Fuel system | Injection |
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 6.9 litres (7.3 quarts) |
Power | 102 - 136 HP ON 5900 RPM |
Torque | 144 - 160 NM ON 4100 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2001 |
Duration of production | 24 years |
Engine also used on | Suzuki Swift Suzuki SX4 Suzuki Liana Suzuki Vitara |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Suzuki Grand Vitara crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 4x4
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient version |
1.6 Petrol | 106 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 2.4 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds |
2.4 Petrol | 166 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 2.4 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds |
2.4 Petrol | 166 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |