Compare 2009 Suzuki Equator - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,520 | $28,210 | $29,985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $16,819 | $25,959 | $27,802 |
| Destination | $795 | $740 | $815 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Full With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Manual | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Delay |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Jump | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Safety Canopy System(TM) |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Sentry Key | SecuriLock(R) |
| 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 ( Unlimited Month/unlimited 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 (60 Month/60,000 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 | Unlimited Months/unlimited 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular Composite |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | N/A | Hard |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/75TR15.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT | P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 3.7L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | N/A | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | Rear Wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Trailing Arm |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | AdvanceTrac(R) W/Roll Stability Control(R) |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.08 | 3.92 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 206.6 " | 218.8 " | 210.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 72.0 " | 73.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.7 " | 68.6 " | 71.6 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 73.3 " | 64.9 " | 49.6 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 3.7L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 152 @ 5,200 Rpm | 210 @ 5,200 Rpm | 210 @ 5,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 171 @ 4,400 Rpm | 235 @ 4,000 Rpm | 254 @ 3,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.8 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.6 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 79 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 57 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.66/3.57 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,686 Lbs. | 4,550 Lbs. | 4,753 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,690 Lbs. | 6,010 Lbs. | 6,160 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,531 Lbs. | 3,600 Lbs. | 3,240 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,531 Lbs. | 3,600 Lbs. | 3,340 Lbs. |
| Payload | 986 Lbs. | 1,460 Lbs. | 1,350 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 4,600 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 7,936 Lbs. | 9,300 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 " | 131.3 " | 130.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 62.8 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 62.9 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.7 '' | 22.0 '' | 18.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.0 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .46 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.9 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 25.4 " | 36.4 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 39.9 " | 39.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.3 " | 38.4 " | 38.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.8 " | 54.9 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.0 " | 56.0 " | 55.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.7 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 57.5 " | 58.9 " |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 37.1 Cu.ft. | 44.4 Cu.ft. |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 44.4 " | 45.2 " | 45.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 61.4 " | 59.6 " | 61.4 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 18.0 " | 17.6 " | 21.2 " |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. | 22.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | poor | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | poor | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | marginal | marginal | 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 | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | marginal | marginal | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | marginal |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | poor | poor | acceptable |
