Subaru Forester 2002 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 15 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 1 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2.1 litres less 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 | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | 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: | 4.45 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 | 3200 | |
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