2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2012 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 354 kg more than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki SX4. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Vitara | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4511 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1695 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
