Subaru Forester 2005 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Suzuki Grand Vitara) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 29 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 114 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 1 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1951 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 11 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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