Mitsubishi Space Runner (1991 – 1999) vs Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors (1989 – 1998): specs compared
The Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 132 hp against 122 hp. The Mitsubishi Space Runner is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. The Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,180 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 650 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors. The Mitsubishi Space Runner dates from 1991 – 1999, the Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors from 1989 – 1998.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Space Runner
1991 – 1999
|
Suzuki
Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors
1989 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1999 | 1989 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 122 hp | 80 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 161 – 172 Nm | 127 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 17.8 s | 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 180 km/h | 140 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,659 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,180 – 1,228 kg | 1,005 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.