Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Suzuki Grand Vitara) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 48 HP less power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 55 NM more than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 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: | 4.47 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.58 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is larger. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| 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`070 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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