Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 44 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 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. Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 49 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 372 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1.6 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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