Suzuki Swift 2020 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 23 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Grand Vitara can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.70 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller. Suzuki Swift is 15 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
579 litres | 516 litres | |
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Suzuki Swift has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Swift has 81 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Swift (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 5600 | |
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