Kia Sportage (2008 – 2010) vs Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 3 Doors (2008 – 2019): specs compared
The Kia Sportage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 166 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.4 s against 11.2 s. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,407 kg against 1,442 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Kia Sportage is 485 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Kia
Sportage
2008 – 2010
|
Suzuki
Escudo / Grand Vitara 3 Doors
2008 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 175 hp | 106 – 166 hp |
| Torque | 184 – 304 Nm | 145 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 12.8 s | 11.2 – 14.4 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 180 km/h | 159 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 10.0 L/100 km | 6.7 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 3,866 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,442 – 1,587 kg | 1,407 – 1,529 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.