2004 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Suzuki |
| Model | GTI | Equator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
