Suzuki Grand Vitara

Generations compared (what changed, in numbers)

Same catalogue names must be split by power, drive, tank and torque (225 vs 227 Nm).

2 generation (1997-09-01–2006-01-31, SUV 3-doors, 9 versions) plus its restyling (2004-01-01–2006-12-31, SUV 5-doors, 1 version). Every 3-door version here is AWD. Ground clearance is 195 mm (5 mm below the 200 mm of 3 generation). Engines sit Front, transverse. Rear suspension is Dependent, spring; rear brakes are Drum. The restyling 2.7 AT (183 hp, 6 cylinders, V-shaped, Automatic, 5 gears, AWD) is the only 5-door of this generation in the data: 10.5 s, 179 km/h, 15.6 / 9.9 / 11.5 L/100 km, 1700 kg kerb, 2300 kg gross, 66 L tank; clearance not measured.

3 generation (2005-09-01–2008-07-31, SUV 3-doors, 12 versions in the file; catalogue count 17), restyling (2008-08-01–2012-07-31, 12 versions; catalogue count 16), restyling 2 (2012-08-01–2016-07-31, 12 versions; catalogue count 13). Clearance is 200 mm on every measured 3 generation version. Engines that list a position are Front, longitudinal. You can buy AWD or RWD. The 3.2 AT (233 hp) appears only in restyling, not in restyling 2. The 2.7 AT (185 hp) appears only in the first 3 generation window. Restyling 2 is the only window that marks Euro 4 and Euro 5 on several versions.

4 generation (from 2022-07-01, SUV 5-doors, 4 versions) is the first Grand Vitara in this file with FWD (1.5 MT, 1.5 AT, 1.5 CVT) and the only Hybrid (1.5 CVT, 115 hp, 1490 cm³, Variable gearbox, gears not measured). Rear suspension here is Independent, spring, not Dependent, spring.

Engine specs (buy by horsepower, torque, and layout)

Same catalogue names must be split by power, drive, tank and torque (225 vs 227 Nm).

Power per litre (hp ÷ displacement in litres): 3.2 AT 72.9 hp/L; 1.5 CVT 77.2 hp/L; 2.4 169 hp / 2.393 L = 70.6 hp/L; 2.0 140 hp / 1.995 L = 70.2 hp/L; 1.6 MT (3 gen) 66.8 hp/L; 2.7 AT (3 gen, 185 hp) 67.6 hp/L; 2.5 63.0 hp/L; 1.6 (2 gen, 93 hp) 58.5 hp/L; Diesel 2.0 87 hp / 1.998 L = 43.5 hp/L. The 1.5 CVT is the densest on paper; it has no measured 0–100.

Performance and economy (mpg / L/100 km)

Fastest measured: 3.2 AT 9.3 s / 200 km/h. Next: 2.7 AT (3 generation, 185 hp) 9.7 s / 180 km/h; restyling 2.7 AT (183 hp) 10.5 s / 179 km/h. Quickest 4-cylinder in restyling 2: 2.4 MT (225 Nm, AWD, 55 L) 11.2 s / 180 km/h. Same 169 hp as Automatic 2.4 AT AWD (11.5 s / 170 km/h): the Manual saves 0.3 s and 10 km/h. 2.4 AT (227 Nm, RWD, 66 L) is 12.0 s / 175 km/h — 0.5 s slower than the 11.5 s 2.4 AT RWD with 225 Nm and 55 L tank.

2.0 MT vs 2.0 AT (restyling 2, both 140 hp, AWD): Manual 12.5 s / 175 km/h vs Automatic 13.6 s / 170 km/h — 1.1 s and 5 km/h. First 3 generation 2.0 MT is 12.1 s (0.4 s quicker than restyling 2 2.0 MT). 1.6 MT is 14.4 s / 160 km/h on every 3 generation listing. 2 generation 1.6 MT (93 hp) is 13.2 s / 150 km/h — 1.2 s quicker than the later 106 hp 1.6 MT, with 10 km/h less top speed. 2 generation 2.0 MT (128 hp) is 11.8 s / 160 km/h.

Not measured 0–100: 2 generation 1.6 AT, 2.5 MT, 2.5 AT, 2.0 AT (140 hp), 2.0 AT (128 hp), both Diesel 2.0; restyling 2.4 AT (165 hp); all four 4 generation versions.

Lowest mixed consumption measured: restyling 2 1.9 MT 6.6 L/100 km (both tanks). First 3 generation 1.9 MT is 7.3 (55 L) and 7.6 (66 L); restyling 1.9 MT is 7.7. Gasoline mixed lows: restyling 2 1.6 MT 8.2; 2.0 MT 8.4; 2.4 MT (225 Nm AWD 55 L) 8.7; 2.0 AT 8.9; 2.4 MT (227 Nm AWD 66 L) 9.0; 2.4 AT AWD 9.4; 2.7 AT (3 gen) 10.2; 3.2 AT 10.6; restyling 2.7 AT 11.5; 2 generation 2.5 AT 11.0 mixed and 14.8 city. 2 generation 1.6 MT mixed is not measured (city 10.1, highway 7.2). Diesel 2 generation 2.0 AT (87 hp): city 9.4, highway 6.9, mixed not measured. All 4 generation consumption not measured.

CO2 where measured: 1.6 MT restyling 2 195; 2.0 MT 199; 2.4 MT 66 L 208; 2.0 AT 210; 2.4 AT 219; 3.2 AT 225; 2 generation 2.5 MT 258 and 2.5 AT 268. Eco class: restyling 2 1.9 MT Euro 5; several Gasoline restyling 2 versions Euro 4; most other generations not measured.

Dimensions, weight, tank, wheels

Kerb per horsepower (kg/hp), where both exist: 3.2 AT 1677 / 233 = 7.20; restyling 2 2.4 AT RWD (225 Nm) 1459 / 169 = 8.63; restyling 2 2.4 AT AWD 1461 / 169 = 8.64; 2.7 AT (3 gen) 1670 / 185 = 9.03; restyling 2.7 AT 1700 / 183 = 9.29; restyling 2 2.0 MT 1533 / 140 = 10.95; 1.9 MT 55 L restyling 2 1612 / 129 = 12.50; 1.6 MT restyling 2 1407 / 106 = 13.27; 2 generation Diesel 2.0 AT 1395 / 87 = 16.03. Lightest measured kerb in the file: 2 generation 2.0 MT (128 hp) 1355 kg. Heaviest kerb: restyling 2 1.9 MT 66 L 1735 kg. Highest gross: restyling 2.7 AT 2300 kg vs 3 generation 2.7 AT 2010 kg (290 kg less).

Tanks are 55 L or 66 L on 2 and 3 generation (2 generation listed tanks are all 66 L). 4 generation tank not measured. Wheels: 3 generation often 225/70 R16 and 225/65 R17, or 225/65 R17 and 225/60 R18; first 3 generation 1.6 MT also 225/60 R17; first 3 generation 1.9 MT adds 215/70 R16. Restyling 2.7 AT: 215/65 R16, 215/70 R16, 235/60 R16. Many 2 generation wheels not measured. 4 generation wheels and clearance not measured. Rear brakes: 1.6 MT (3 gen restyling and restyling 2) Drum; most 2.4 / 2.0 / 1.9 Disc ventilated or Disc; 2 generation all Drum.

Which version to choose

Want the highest measured speed: buy 3 generation, restyling 3.2 AT (233 hp, 291 Nm, 6 cylinders V-shaped, Automatic 5, AWD). It is 64 hp above 2.7 AT (185 hp) and 0.4 s quicker (9.3 vs 9.7). Mixed use is 10.6 vs 10.2 L/100 km — 0.4 L more. Kerb 1677 vs 1670 kg. It is not in restyling 2, so this is a 2008–2012 window choice.

Want the lowest measured fuel use: buy 3 generation, restyling 2 1.9 MT. 300 Nm from 1750–2500 rpm, Turbo, Euro 5. The 55 L car is 1612 kg and 12.8 s; the 66 L car is 1735 kg and 13.2 s — 123 kg and 0.4 s for 11 L more tank. Same 6.6 mixed. First 3 generation 1.9 MT is lighter (1445 kg) but thirstier (7.3 / 7.6 mixed). Do not pick 2 generation Diesel 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT (87 hp) for the same job: 142 km/h, 0–100 not measured, 43.5 hp/L.

Want AWD gasoline without a 6-cylinder: restyling 2 2.4 MT (225 Nm, AWD, 55 L) is the 4-cylinder time leader at 11.2 s. 2.4 AT AWD (225 Nm) is 11.5 s and 9.4 mixed vs 8.7 mixed on that Manual — 0.7 L/100 km. 2.0 MT vs 2.4 MT (227 Nm, AWD, 66 L): 29 hp less, 0.8 s slower (12.5 vs 11.7), 0.6 L/100 km better mixed (8.4 vs 9.0).

RWD vs AWD (same 169 hp 2.4): restyling 2 2.4 AT RWD (225 Nm, 55 L) kerb 1459 kg vs AWD 1461 kg — 2 kg. Fuel on that RWD is not measured; AWD mixed is 9.4. 2.4 MT RWD (227 Nm, 55 L) fuel not measured, wheels not measured, rear brakes Disc. If AWD is the point of a Grand Vitara 4x4, the RWD lines do not buy it.

Avoid the 165 hp trap: restyling 2.4 AT (165 hp, AWD, 66 L) is 4 hp below the 169 hp 2.4 AT, 0–100 not measured, consumption not measured, 175 km/h, CO2 225.

2 generation if you want 1997–2006 3-doors: 2.0 MT (128 hp) is the only Gasoline with a full 0–100 (11.8 s) plus mixed 9.3 and the lowest kerb (1355 kg). 2.5 MT has 157 hp and 175 km/h but 0–100 not measured and 10.2 mixed. 1.6 MT (93 hp) is 13.2 s / 150 km/h. Fuel grade is 92, not 95.

SUV 5-doors only: restyling 2.7 AT (183 hp, 10.5 s, 1700 / 2300 kg) or 4 generation. 4 generation 1.5 AT AWD is the only new AWD; 1.5 CVT is the only Hybrid (115 vs 103 hp, +12 hp, FWD only). Weight, mpg, 0–100, tank and clearance for all four 4 generation versions are not measured, so they cannot be ranked on those axes against 3 generation.

Light city 3-door: 1.6 MT restyling 2 (1407 kg, 8.2 mixed, 195 g/km, Euro 4, Drum rear). It is 63 hp and 3.2 s behind restyling 2 2.4 MT (225 Nm AWD). First 3 generation 1.6 MT is 38 kg heavier (1445 kg) and 0.5 L/100 km thirstier mixed (8.7 vs 8.2).

Reliability, problems, engine-swap cost, engine-number location and sale prices are not measured in this file; the ranking above uses only the listed specs.