Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 25 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Grand Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Grand Vitara 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: | 4.47 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 6 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 691 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1951 litres | 1691 litres | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Grand Vitara has 289 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
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