Honda HR-V 2001 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda HR-V) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Suzuki Grand 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: | 105 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Honda HR-V engine produces 24 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite less power, Honda HR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda HR-V consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda HR-V could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda HR-V consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Grand 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.70 m | |
| Honda HR-V is 11 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Honda HR-V is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
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Honda HR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda HR-V has 101 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda HR-V is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Honda HR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average  | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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