Mitsubishi Pajero 1996 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 177 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 19 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 10.9 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 92 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 790 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 | |||
| 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 | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 51 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1350 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Pajero has 1092 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Pajero (by 1520 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 2.4 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`950 | |
| 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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