Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 140 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 33 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 8.9 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 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. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Vitara engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is larger, but lower. Suzuki Vitara is 9 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 8 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Suzuki Vitara has more luggage capacity. Suzuki Vitara has 117 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 2200 | |
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