The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11) vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara 5-door 2.4 Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 26,600

€ 30,400

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jeep Wrangler 3.8 is 3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4.
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
70.9
73.7
73.7
66.7
71.3
82.9
73.7 in
Width
71.3 in
73.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
70.9 in
Height
66.7 in
95.4
166.3
103.9
169.3
166.3 in
Length
169.3 in
95.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
5000 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.26 %

General
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
JK
Generation
JT
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
J24B
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
196 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
167 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
196 hp
167 hp
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
232 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
Performance
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Wrangler 3.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
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20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
20.58 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
22 mpg
24 mpg
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
406 mi
Range
423 mi
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
406 mi
423 mi
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
Environmental Impact
202.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
202.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Wrangler 3.8
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft