Subaru Forester 2008 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 230 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
|
Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 64 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
|
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 50 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 184 litres | |
|
Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 266 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Subaru Forester can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Forester has
|
Suzuki Grand Vitara has
| |