Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 9 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 20 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.6 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 | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane | Used only for this car | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki 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: | 4.30 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
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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 | |
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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`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 13 400 | |
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