Diesel and petrol · 1998–2019

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Suzuki Grand Vitara. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 9.5 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.

Suzuki Grand Vitara in white
Fuel use
9.5 L/100km
2018 official
UK mpg
30 mpg
US mpg
25 mpg
On a full tank
493 km
47 L tank

What a Grand Vitara costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$28.05 per 100 km$3,085
Australia$2.41/L petrol$23.03 per 100 km$2,556
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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2018Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2017Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2016Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2015Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Diesel7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2014Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2013Diesel6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2013Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2012Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2012Diesel7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2011Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2011Diesel6.8 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2010Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2010Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2009Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2009Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2008Diesel7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2008Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2007Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2007Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2006Petrol9.9 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2006Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2005Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2004Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2003Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2002Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2001Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2000Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1999Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 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: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Suzuki Grand Vitara cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,085 in New Zealand, $2,556 in Australia, £1,874 in United Kingdom, $2,384 in United States.

How far does a Suzuki Grand Vitara go on a full tank?

About 493 km (306 miles) 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.

Cars like the Grand Vitara

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Lexus

RX350

2006–2023

9.6 L/100km · 29 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz

ML-Class

1998–2015

9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg UK

Buick

Envision

2016–2026

9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg UK

Cadillac

XT4

2019–2025

9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg UK

GMC

Terrain

2010–2027

9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg UK

Jeep

Wrangler

1987–2027

9.4 L/100km · 30 mpg UK

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