Subaru Forester 2005 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 158 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 18 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres less 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 | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 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: | 16 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | 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. | |||
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 (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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