Mitsubishi Pajero 1994 vs Suzuki Vitara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 292 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 50 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 157 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 8.8 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 92 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Vitara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Citroen Xantia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is larger. Mitsubishi Pajero is 67 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1080 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | 1300 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Pajero has 630 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Pajero (by 750 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Vitara, so Mitsubishi Pajero quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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