Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 199 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Jeep Wrangler is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 82 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 159 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Thanks to more power Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Wrangler could require 900 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 8.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 410 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.61 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is larger. Jeep Wrangler is 5 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 10 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 141 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 710 litres | |
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Suzuki Vitara has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jeep Wrangler has 234 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`268 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 11 800 | |
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