Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Wrangler) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Grand Vitara) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 177 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 11 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite the higher power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Jeep Wrangler 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Wrangler engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is larger. Jeep Wrangler is 16 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 141 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 516 litres | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jeep Wrangler has 43 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. This could mean that the Jeep Wrangler uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`506 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 10 800 | |
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