Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Grand Vitara) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Subaru Forester) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 291 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 86 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 59 NM less than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 645 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 450 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 52 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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