Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 petrol description
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 has been produced from 2012 to 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
        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) | 
