Subaru Forester 2002 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 125 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 4 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 116 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 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: | 4.45 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.70 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1951 litres | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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