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 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 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 63 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.

Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

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 2393 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1573 kg 1510 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 Highway 9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 63 L


 

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