Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 109 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Ignis engine produces 2 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 4 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.9 | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Ignis consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.69 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller. Suzuki Ignis is 47 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1080 litres | |
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Suzuki Ignis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 22 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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