Honda CRX 1992 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Honda CRX is more dynamic to drive. Honda CRX engine produces 20 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 33 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Honda CRX reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda CRX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CRX consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Honda CRX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CRX consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.70 m | |
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Honda CRX is smaller. Honda CRX is 47 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CRX is 44 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1951 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CRX is 1.8 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Honda CRX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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