Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Suzuki Grand Vitara | All carmakers | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| 2005 | +8% | +17% | +10% | +13% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2006 | +9% | +17% | +11% | +13% |
| 2007 | +11% | +17% | +12% | +13% |
| 2008 | +12% | +17% | +13% | +13% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.0 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +21% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +10% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Suzuki Grand Vitara with automatic transmission consumes around 1.8 litres per 100 km or 17% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Suzuki Grand Vitara advertised fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 1.9 DDiS 129 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Suzuki Grand Vitara with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.4 VVT (5 dr) 163 HP 4x4).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 1.9 DDiS 129 HP 4x4 manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km+10% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.0 140 HP 4x4 manual | 25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km |
22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+13% |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.0 Automatic 140 HP 4x4 automatic | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
19.4 MPG 12.1 l/100km+29% |
| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.4 VVT (5 dr) 163 HP 4x4 manual | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.4 VVT (5 dr) Automatic 163 HP 4x4 automatic | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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| 2.7 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.7 V6 185 HP 4x4 manual | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.7 V6 185 HP manual | 20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.7 V6 Automatic 185 HP automatic | 21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2007 2.7 V6 Automatic 185 HP 4x4 automatic | 21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km |
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| 3.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 3.2 V6 VVT (5 dr) 229 HP 4x4 automatic | 22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.0 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +10% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +15% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Suzuki Grand Vitara advertised fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Suzuki Grand Vitara with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.4 VVT (3 dr) 163 HP 4x4).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 1.6 106 HP 4x4 manual | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km+10% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 1.9 DDiS 129 HP 4x4 manual | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km+15% |
| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.4 VVT (3 dr) 163 HP 4x4 manual | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 2.4 VVT (3 dr) 163 HP 4x4 automatic | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.