Suzuki Vitara LY vs Daihatsu Terios J200: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Suzuki · 2015–present
Vitara LY
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Daihatsu · 2006–2017
Terios J200
- Power
- 68 kW92 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,125 kg
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Vitara LY 1 Terios J200 0
- Family Vitara LY Boot: 375 l vs 205 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,175 mm vs 4,095 mm
In plain words
Suzuki Vitara LY has more power: 88 kW (120 PS) against 68 kW (92 PS) for Daihatsu Terios J200. Suzuki Vitara LY is 80 mm longer than Daihatsu Terios J200 (4,175 mm vs 4,095 mm). Suzuki Vitara LY has the bigger boot: 375 l against 205 l. Daihatsu Terios J200 is the older design (from 2006); Suzuki Vitara LY arrived in 2015. Suzuki Vitara LY is still in production; Daihatsu Terios J200 is not. On the catalog figures, the Suzuki Vitara LY is the pick for family. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Daihatsu Terios J200 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.
| Stat | Vitara LY | Terios J200 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 442 | C · 424 |
| Power | 32 | 34 |
| Grip | 35 | 35 |
| Handling | 67 | 57 |
| Top speed | 31 | 25 |
| Launch | 28 | 28 |
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 Terios J2001.3 · 68 kW (92 PS) 17.53 sat 122 km/h
- 2 Vitara LY88 kW (120 PS) 17.58 sat 123 km/h · +0.05 s
Size and weight
| Vitara LY | Terios J200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,175 mm164.4 in | 4,095 mm161.2 in −80 mm −3.1 in −1.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm98.4 in | 2,580 mm101.6 in +80 mm +3.1 in +3.2% |
| Boot | 375 l13.2 cu ft | 205 l7.2 cu ft −170 l −6.0 cu ft −45.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs Vitara LY (±). 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 Vitara LY | Daihatsu Terios J200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1.3 · 68 kW (92 PS) |
| Production years | 2015–present | 2006–2017 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp Better | 68 kW (92 PS) 91 hp |
| Power, all versions | 82–103 kW (111–140 PS) 110–138 hp | 68–80 kW (92–109 PS) 91–107 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.0 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 180 km/h 112 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | No data | 60 kW/t 73 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 1,300 cc 1.3 l |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,175 mm 164.4 in | 4,095 mm 161.2 in |
| Width | No data | 1,695 mm 66.7 in |
| Height | No data | 1,705 mm 67.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm 98.4 in | 2,580 mm 101.6 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,125 kg 2,480 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 375 l 13.2 cu ft Better | 205 l 7.2 cu ft |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2015) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Country.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).