Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Kuga is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 33 HP more power than Ford Kuga, but torque is 93 NM less than Ford Kuga. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Kuga gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 6 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 410 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Grand Vitara has 12 litres less trunk space than the Ford Kuga. 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: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Kuga has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Kuga, so Ford Kuga quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6400 | |
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