Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 engine produces 16 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.0 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 is 3 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 691 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1951 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 has 293 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008. The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5200 | |
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