2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (128 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
