Suzuki Samurai 1988 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1997

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Suzuki Samurai
1988 - 2003
Suzuki Grand Vitara
1997 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
Suzuki Samurai is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Suzuki Grand Vitara has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 1.3 (petrol)1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Suzuki Grand Vitara is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 60 - 64 HP87 - 158 HP
Torque: 96 - 100 NM144 - 270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds10.9 - 19.8 seconds
In general, Suzuki Grand Vitara are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Suzuki Samurai. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 - 8.46.6 - 11.0
Suzuki Samurai petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Grand Vitara.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.44 m4.19 m
Width: 1.53 m1.77 m
Height: 1.67 m1.74 m
Suzuki Samurai is smaller.
Suzuki Samurai is 75 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Samurai is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data258 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1080 litres
Turning diameter: no data10.6 meters
Gross weight: ~ 1`215 kg~ 1`863 kg
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 62002000
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Samurai has
  • manual gearbox only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
Suzuki Grand Vitara has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower price
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