2010 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 464 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Focus | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
