Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 23 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Grand Vitara can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.61 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 26 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
828 litres | 710 litres | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has 165 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1 metres less than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`730 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 13 000 | |
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