Suzuki Vitara 1988

This generation of Suzuki Vitara has been produced from January, 1988 to December, 2005. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. 1988 Suzuki Vitara comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Suzuki is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 80 to 136 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.0 litres and power of from 71 to 87 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (6 versions) gearbox.

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Suzuki Vitara 1988 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.4 to 10.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 7.8 to 9.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Suzuki Vitara 1988 petrol engine version is Suzuki Vitara Villager 16V, consuming 8.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Suzuki Vitara 1988 diesel - Suzuki Vitara Villager 2.0 Turbo D for 100 kilometers consumes 7.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Suzuki Vitara real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Suzuki Vitara modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 12.5 seconds has Suzuki Vitara Villager V6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Suzuki Vitara Villager 2.0 Turbo D reaching this speed only in 19.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 160 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 6-cylinder 136 hp version (Suzuki Vitara Villager V6).

Lenght of Suzuki Vitara is 402 cm, it is small car. Suzuki Vitara gross weight is from 1650 to 1945 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This Suzuki is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 2700 €. According to user reviews, average Suzuki Vitara repair costs are 55 € per year. Below you will find more detailed information about Suzuki Vitara prices and costs.

Suzuki Vitara modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Suzuki Vitara 1988 1.6 i 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 80 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Suzuki Vitara 1988 1.6 i 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1995 1.6 Petrol 80 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic
Suzuki Vitara 1991 1.6 Villager 16V 4x4 Jan 1991 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 97 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Suzuki Vitara 1991 1.6 Villager 16V 4x4 Jan 1991 — Mai 1998 1.6 Petrol 97 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Suzuki Vitara 1997 Villager 1.9 Turbo D 4x4 Aug 1997 — Dec 2005 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Suzuki Vitara 1995 2.0 Villager V6 4x4 Jan 1995 — Mai 1998

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Suzuki Vitara 1995 2.0 Villager V6 4x4 Jan 1995 — Mai 1998

Most powerfull petrol version (136 HP)

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Suzuki Vitara 1996 Villager 2.0 Turbo D 4x4 Jan 1996 — Dec 1998 2.0 Diesel 71 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Suzuki Vitara 1994 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 1994 — Dec 1998 2.0 Diesel 83 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Suzuki Vitara 1994 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 1994 — Dec 1998 2.0 Diesel 83 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Suzuki Vitara 1997 Villager 2.0 Turbo D 4x4 Jan 1997 — Mai 1998

Most powerfull diesel version (87 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 87 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Suzuki Vitara 1997 Villager 2.0 Turbo D 4x4 Jan 1997 — Mai 1998

Most powerfull diesel version (87 HP)

2.0 Diesel 87 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Suzuki Vitara service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Suzuki Vitara prices

Suzuki Vitara 1988 - 2005 crossover price in Latvia is from 800 € to 4300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Suzuki Vitara price is average - Suzuki Vitara is approximately for 15 percents cheaper then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 1988 - 2005 prices). Despite of relatively low price Suzuki Vitara quality is above average (see below), so this Suzuki can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Suzuki Vitara 1996 price 2000 € 2800 € 3500 €
Suzuki Vitara 1995 price 1000 € 2700 € 4300 €
Suzuki Vitara 1994 price 3000 € 3800 € 4200 €
Suzuki Vitara 1991 price 800 € 1300 € 2100 €

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Suzuki Vitara reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Suzuki Vitara reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of only 16.5 percent of Suzuki Vitara of this generation (on average 16 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 22.2%.

Suzuki Vitara reliability and quality

Suzuki Vitara 1988 features (options)

Percentage of Suzuki Vitara with corresponding feature (option)

Metallic paint
86%
Conditioning
29%

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Suzuki Vitara reviews

Suzuki Vitara 1994 Petrol 2.0 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 age of car 20 years)Owned for30`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption:9.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs:110 € (~ 55 € per year)
Total car rating:
9
   male, age 28
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