2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 223 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Forester | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
