2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cerato and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Because 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (174 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cerato | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Cerato | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
