2011 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Accent. 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 (145 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Accent | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
