Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Ford EcoSport 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, but torque is 59 NM less than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| 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: | 4.18 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 10 cm shorter than the Ford EcoSport, 1 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Vitara has 42 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The Ford EcoSport may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 528 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 9400 | |
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