Dodge Nitro vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Utility
Neither the Grand Vitara nor the Dodge Nitro has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Nitro's forte than it is the Suzuki Grand Vitara's.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a punch and will knock the Suzuki Grand Vitara down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Suzuki's tank is about the same size as the Dodge Nitro's, though the Nitro's is a tad larger. The Suzuki and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Dodge Nitro's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Dodge Nitro to the dealership as the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Dodge Nitro will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Suzuki Grand Vitara will. The Suzuki will save you money at the pump compared to the Nitro. The Dodge Nitro isn't much less pricey than the Suzuki Grand Vitara in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nitro and the Suzuki Grand Vitara most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Nitro's engine is tremendously bigger than the Suzuki Grand Vitara's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Dodge Nitro packs quite a punch compared to the Grand Vitara regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Suzuki Grand Vitara could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Nitro with respect to pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Nitro offers a bit more head room than the Grand Vitara, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki Grand Vitara does.

Warranty
The Dodge Nitro and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have the same basic warranty.