Pontiac Torrent vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Handling
The Torrent and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have roughly similar tires.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac has a bigger engine than the Suzuki. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Pontiac will have picked up and gone by the time the Grand Vitara finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Torrent is markedly more powerful than the Grand Vitara.

Utility
The Pontiac and the Suzuki Grand Vitara can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Pontiac Torrent outpulls the Suzuki Grand Vitara by a massive margin.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac Torrent than with the Suzuki, because both offer similar ranges.

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

Dimensions
The Pontiac Torrent is somewhat more ponderous than the Suzuki. The Pontiac Torrent's tank is approximately the same size as the Suzuki's, though the Grand Vitara's is slightly more capacious. The Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Torrent compete for the same parking spaces. The Suzuki Grand Vitara's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Pontiac Torrent is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Pontiac to the dealership as the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Pontiac Torrent doesn't pale in comparison to the Suzuki Grand Vitara regarding fuel economy. The Pontiac Torrent won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Regarding MSRP, the Pontiac Torrent costs approximately as much as the Suzuki Grand Vitara (though the Suzuki Grand Vitara is a little cheaper).

Overview
The Suzuki and the Pontiac Torrent have the same basic warranty.