Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Urban Cruiser, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Toyota Urban Cruiser. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.5 | |
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The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Urban Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Toyota Urban Cruiser 2008 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Urban Cruiser 2008 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.53 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Urban Cruiser, 9 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 314 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Toyota Urban Cruiser has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 130 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 5200 | |
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