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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Hyundai Tucson Review

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

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price Range: $18,499 - $26,299
2009 Hyundai Tucson
Price Range: $17,420 - $25,620
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai. When it comes to fuel economy, the Hyundai Tucson is a bit better than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, but not by much. The Suzuki Grand Vitara doesn't pale in comparison to the Hyundai Tucson in terms of gas mileage. The Hyundai Tucson isn't much less costly than the Suzuki with respect to MSRP.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Hyundai Tucson regarding transporting cargo. The Grand Vitara and the Tucson can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is significantly more the Suzuki Grand Vitara's forte than it is the Tucson's.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki Grand Vitara than with the Hyundai, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Hyundai Tucson offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Hyundai Tucson provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Suzuki is a little more ponderous than the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson's tank is approximately the same size as the Grand Vitara's, though the Suzuki Grand Vitara's is somewhat larger. The Hyundai Tucson and the Suzuki Grand Vitara compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Hyundai and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have about similar tires.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai Tucson has no lessons to learn with respect to torque from 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 Tucson's.

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