2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 840 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Vitara | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |