Ford Explorer 1995 vs Suzuki Vitara 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Suzuki Vitara) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 132 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 204 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.7 | 8.8 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 78 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 23 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means Ford Explorer can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`568 kg | 1`945 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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