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Chevrolet Niva vs Suzuki Grand Vitara: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Chevrolet Niva

Chevrolet · 2002–2020

Niva

C PI 450

Power
90 kW122 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,410 kg

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki · 1998–2005

Grand Vitara I (FT/GT)

B PI 543

Power
116 kW158 PS
0–100 km/h
12.4 s
Top speed
170 km/h
Kerb mass
1,245 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Niva 1 Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) 1

  • City Niva Length: 4,048 mm vs 4,700 mm
  • Performance Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) Power per tonne: 93 kW/t vs 64 kW/t

In plain words

Suzuki Grand Vitara has more power: 116 kW (158 PS) against 90 kW (122 PS) for Chevrolet Niva. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 652 mm longer than Chevrolet Niva (4,700 mm vs 4,048 mm). Suzuki Grand Vitara is lighter by 165 kg (1,245 kg vs 1,410 kg). Suzuki Grand Vitara is the older design (from 1998); Chevrolet Niva arrived in 2002. Suzuki Grand Vitara is still in production; Chevrolet Niva is not. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Niva is the pick for city; the Suzuki Grand Vitara is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Chevrolet Niva yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatNivaGrand Vitara I (FT/GT)
PIC · 450B · 543
Power 36 48
Grip 34 65
Handling 61 80
Top speed 31 27
Launch 33 22
Reliability - 91

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Niva1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 17.05 sat 128 km/h
  2. 2 Grand Vitara I (FT/GT)Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) · 116 kW (158 PS) 17.98 sat 118 km/h · +0.93 s

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Size and weight

NivaGrand Vitara I (FT/GT)
Length 4,048 mm159.4 in 4,700 mm185.0 in +652 mm +25.7 in +16.1%
Kerb weight 1,410 kg3,109 lb 1,245 kg2,745 lb −165 kg −364 lb −11.7%
Fits a standard garage? YesNo data

Difference vs Niva (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

Chevrolet NivaSuzuki Grand Vitara
General
Version 1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) · 116 kW (158 PS)
Production years 2002–2020 1998–2005
Body SUV SUV, Convertible
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country No data Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp 116 kW (158 PS) 156 hp Better
Power, all versions 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp 64–135 kW (87–184 PS) 86–181 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. No data 12.4 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 170 km/h 106 mph
Power per tonne 64 kW/t 78 hp/ton calculated 93 kW/t 113 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol No data
Engine 1,800 cc 1.8 l 6 cyl
Engine code Z18XE No data
Gearbox No data automatic
Drive All-wheel drive Four-wheel drive (4×4)
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,048 mm 159.4 in 4,700 mm 185.0 in
Width 1,770 mm 69.7 in No data
Height 1,652 mm 65.0 in No data
Wheelbase 2,450 mm 96.5 in No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,410 kg 3,109 lb 1,245 kg 2,745 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 320 l 11.3 cu ft No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 10.9 l/100 km 21.6 mpg US

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).