Mitsubishi Pajero 2000 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 202 HP | 128 HP | |
Torque: | 318 NM | 174 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 74 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.2 | 9.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 15.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 735 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
630 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
450 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Suzuki Grand Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 29 years | 26 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Mitsubishi Pajero 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.28 m | 4.20 m | |
Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
Mitsubishi Pajero is larger. Mitsubishi Pajero is 8 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 10 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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