Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 1 NM less than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.6 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 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 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1951 litres | no data | |
| 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`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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