Compare 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,999 | $23,395 | $24,050 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,079 | $22,722 | $22,487 |
| Destination | $815 | $925 | $845 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Garmin | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | ParkSense | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Sentry Key | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Black | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Body-colored | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Swing-out | Liftgate | Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/75SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/70HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Machined Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Fender Flares | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.7L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Trailing Arm | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto |
| Axle Ratio | 5.13 | 3.73 | 3.08 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 177.2 " | 176.1 " | 181.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.3 " | 73.1 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 66.7 " | 70.1 " | 66.3 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.7L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 166 @ 6,000 Rpm | 210 @ 5,200 Rpm | 179 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm | 235 @ 4,000 Rpm | 172 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 82 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 57 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.54 " | 3.66/3.57 " | 3.54/3.10 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,578 Lbs. | 4,076 Lbs. | 3,494 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,630 Lbs. | 5,600 Lbs. | 4,535 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,535 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,435 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,150 Lbs. | 1,041 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 " | 106.1 " | 104.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 61.0 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 61.4 " | 61.0 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.0 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 7.8 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .40 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 40.8 " | 41.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.2 " | 38.2 " | 38.3 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 30.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 40.4 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.2 " | 40.8 " | 39.7 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 " | 52.7 " | 53.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 44.0 " | 52.6 " | 52.4 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 43.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 57.1 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 56.6 " | 55.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 52.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 28.4 Cu.ft. | 26.1 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 70.8 Cu.ft. | 62.4 Cu.ft. | 73.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 111 Cu.ft. | N/A | 108 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.4 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 3 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 3 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | acceptable | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | poor | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Roof Strength | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | marginal | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | acceptable | good |
