2009 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 367 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2009 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Grandeur | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Grandeur | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
