Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 129 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 12 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
|
The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Grand Vitara can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
|
Suzuki Grand Vitara is larger. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 13 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 710 litres | |
|
Suzuki Grand Vitara has more luggage capacity. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 23 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 13 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Suzuki Grand Vitara has
|
Suzuki Vitara has
| |