2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Price Range: $18,799 - $26,599

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the typical SUV over the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The typical SUV outpulls the Suzuki Grand Vitara by a sizeable margin.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the typical SUV packs quite a wallop and will knock the Grand Vitara down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The typical SUV is substantially more bulky than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average SUV than the Grand Vitara because of its bigger tank. The Grand Vitara and the average SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The average SUV's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Suzuki Grand Vitara may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
The Suzuki Grand Vitara's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the typical SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Suzuki Grand Vitara to the dealership as the typical SUV. The typical SUV doesn't pale in comparison to the Suzuki Grand Vitara with respect to gas mileage. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Grand Vitara is a bit more economical than the average SUV. The average SUV is tremendously pricier than the Suzuki Grand Vitara with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the typical SUV quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Grand Vitara's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Suzuki Grand Vitara could learn a lesson or two from the average SUV when it comes to pickup. The typical SUV packs quite a punch compared to the Suzuki Grand Vitara with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

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

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