Suzuki Samurai 1992 vs Jeep Cherokee 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Samurai) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Cherokee) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Samurai engine produces 52 HP less power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Jeep Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.5 | |
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The Suzuki Samurai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Samurai consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that by driving the Suzuki Samurai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 490 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Cherokee 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.53 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.63 m | |
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Suzuki Samurai is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Samurai is 81 cm shorter than the Jeep Cherokee, 26 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Samurai is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 652 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1315 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3600 | |
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