Diesel and petrol · 1998–2019
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Suzuki Grand Vitara. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 9.5 L/100km, about $2,556 a year in Australia.

- Fuel use
- 9.5 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,556
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 493 km
- 47 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Grand Vitara costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $23.03 per 100 km | $2,556 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $28.05 per 100 km | $3,085 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.78 per 100 miles | £1,874 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.66 per 100 miles | $2,384 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
LY (Vitara), 2016–2027
Specs for the 1.6 GL. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- LY (Vitara)
- Built
- 2016-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,175 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,610 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,500 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,130 kg
- Boot
- 375 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,586 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 86 kW
- Torque
- 156 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 47 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2015
- Airbags
- 7
JT (3rd generation), 2006–2020
Specs for the 2.4L 5-door 4WD automatic; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Medium SUV
- Generation
- Third generation (JB)
- Built
- 2005-2020
- Built in
- Japan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,500 mm
- Width
- 1,810 mm
- Height
- 1,695 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,640 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,520 kg
- Boot
- 398 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,700 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,393 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 123 kW
- Torque
- 225 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
- 0–100 km/h
- 12 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
FT/GT (Vitara 2nd generation), 1998–2005
Specs for the 2.0 5-door; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- FT/GT (Vitara 2nd generation)
- Built
- 1998-2005
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,199 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,740 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,479 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Boot
- 278 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,700 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 186 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Suzuki Grand Vitara questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The 2018 Suzuki Grand Vitara uses 9.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Suzuki Grand Vitara cost to run a year in Australia?
About $2,556 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Suzuki Grand Vitara go on a full tank?
About 493 km from its 47 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Suzuki Grand Vitara tow?
1,700 kg braked, for the 1.6 GL.
How big is the Suzuki Grand Vitara's boot?
375 L, for the 1.6 GL.
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