Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors (1991 – 1994) vs Mitsubishi Space Runner (1991 – 1999): specs compared
The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 122 hp. The Mitsubishi Space Runner is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 160 km/h. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Space Runner is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,242 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Mitsubishi Space Runner is 242 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
1991 – 1994
|
Mitsubishi
Space Runner
1991 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1994 | 1991 – 1999 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 136 hp | 82 – 122 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 216 Nm | 161 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.8 – 19.8 s | 10.5 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 160 km/h | 155 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 10.6 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,028 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,242 – 1,360 kg | 1,180 – 1,228 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.