2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS 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 2.0 DDiS (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 DDiS | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Limited | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1695 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
