Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) vs Chevrolet Niva: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Suzuki · 1998–2005
Grand Vitara I (FT/GT)
- Power
- 64 kW87 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,245 kg
Chevrolet · 2002–2020
Niva
- Power
- 90 kW122 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,410 kg
Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) 0 Niva 2
- City Niva Length: 4,048 mm vs 4,700 mm
- Performance Niva Power per tonne: 64 kW/t vs 51 kW/t
In plain words
Chevrolet Niva has more power: 90 kW (122 PS) against 64 kW (87 PS) for Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT/GT). Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) is 652 mm longer than Chevrolet Niva (4,700 mm vs 4,048 mm). Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) is lighter by 165 kg (1,245 kg vs 1,410 kg). Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) is the older design (from 1998); Chevrolet Niva arrived in 2002. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Niva is the pick for city and performance.
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.
| Stat | Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) | Niva |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 480 | C · 450 |
| Power | 29 | 36 |
| Grip | 57 | 34 |
| Handling | 80 | 61 |
| Top speed | 28 | 31 |
| Launch | 24 | 33 |
| 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 Niva1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 17.05 sat 128 km/h
- 2 Grand Vitara I (FT/GT)diesel · 64 kW (87 PS) 17.78 sat 119 km/h · +0.73 s
Size and weight
| Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) | Niva | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,700 mm185.0 in | 4,048 mm159.4 in −652 mm −25.7 in −13.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,245 kg2,745 lb | 1,410 kg3,109 lb +165 kg +364 lb +13.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) (±). 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
| Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT/GT) | Chevrolet Niva | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | diesel · 64 kW (87 PS) | 1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) |
| Production years | 1998–2005 | 2002–2020 |
| Body | Convertible, SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 64 kW (87 PS) 86 hp | 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 64–135 kW (87–184 PS) 86–181 hp | 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp |
| Power per tonne | 51 kW/t 63 hp/ton calculated | 64 kW/t 78 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 6 cyl | 1,800 cc 1.8 l |
| Engine code | No data | Z18XE |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (4×4) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,700 mm 185.0 in | 4,048 mm 159.4 in |
| Width | No data | 1,770 mm 69.7 in |
| Height | No data | 1,652 mm 65.0 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,450 mm 96.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,245 kg 2,745 lb Better | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 320 l 11.3 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).