2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2012 Suzuki Kizashi were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 184 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1695 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
