Compare 2008 Suzuki Forenza - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,489 | $17,995 | $16,960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,909 | $16,849 | $15,631 |
| Destination | $660 | $650 | $670 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Captain | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited 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/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Body-colored | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/55SR15.0 BSW AS | P205/50VR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | N/A | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 4.39 | 4.29 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 177.2 " | 181.5 " | 176.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 69.1 " | 69.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 64.2 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 127 @ 5,600 Rpm | 153 @ 6,500 Rpm | 140 @ 6,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 131 @ 4,200 Rpm | 148 @ 4,500 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.2 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 81 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.44/3.70 " | 3.19/3.44 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,756 Lbs. | 3,417 Lbs. | 2,685 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,682 Lbs. | 4,608 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,918 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,764 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 " | 108.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 58.3 " | 60.2 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 58.3 " | 59.6 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.1 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.5 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .31 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.0 " | 40.7 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 " | 35.2 " | 34.6 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.7 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.7 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 39.4 " | 37.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 37.1 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 52.7 " | 52.9 " | 51.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.9 " | 58.3 " | 51.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 40.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 55.5 " | 53.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 55.6 " | 52.4 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.2 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 12.4 Cu.ft. | N/A | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.4 Cu.ft. | N/A | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | poor | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | poor | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | marginal | N/A | good |
| Restraints | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | poor | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
