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Suzuki Grand Vitara  vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Review

How the Suzuki Grand Vitara stacks up against the Hyundai Santa Fe - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price Range: $19,499 - $25,699
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Price Range: $21,495 - $30,145
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Review

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 Suzuki Grand Vitara to the dealership as the Santa Fe. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Suzuki Grand Vitara perform roughly similarly with respect to fuel economy. The Hyundai Santa Fe won't tax your gas budget markedly more than the Suzuki Grand Vitara will. The Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially costlier than the Suzuki Grand Vitara when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The Hyundai's more massive trunk will accommodate more large items than the Suzuki. The Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Hyundai Santa Fe can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Suzuki Grand Vitara outpulls the Santa Fe by a massive margin.

Convenience
You very likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki Grand Vitara than with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki offers a bit more head room than the Hyundai Santa Fe, there really isn't much of a difference. The Santa Fe is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Grand Vitara.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially heavier than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara's tank is about the same size as the Hyundai Santa Fe's, though the Hyundai Santa Fe's is a bit bigger. The Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Hyundai compete for the same parking spaces.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki Grand Vitara's engine is considerably smaller than the Hyundai Santa Fe's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Grand Vitara could learn a lesson or two from the Hyundai Santa Fe regarding pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Santa Fe is substantially more powerful than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Suzuki Grand Vitara isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai's.

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