2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2012 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2012 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 624 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Splash. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Splash. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Splash |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1695 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
