Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Jeep Wrangler 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Grand Vitara) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Wrangler) 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. | |||
| 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: | 166 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Jeep Wrangler is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 34 HP less power than Jeep Wrangler, whereas torque is 185 NM less than Jeep Wrangler. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.6 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler. | |||
| 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: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.06 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 18 cm longer than the Jeep Wrangler, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
516 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Wrangler has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Grand Vitara has 302 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Wrangler. This could mean that the Suzuki Grand Vitara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 25 200 | |
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