2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | HR-V | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
