Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Ford EcoSport 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 169 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 44 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 5.3 | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Ford EcoSport 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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: | 18 years | 5 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is larger. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 3 cm longer than the Ford EcoSport, 5 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
758 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has 65 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford EcoSport, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7200 | |
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