Mitsubishi Pajero 1996 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 181 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 37 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 11.0 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 92 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 32 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Pajero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is larger. Mitsubishi Pajero is 53 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1080 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 1.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Pajero has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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