1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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Specs for this generation Suzuki Vitara include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 86.6 | 97.6 |
| Overall Length, in. | 152.0 | 164.6 |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.3 | 70.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 66.8 | 67.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2778 | 3197 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 33.7 | 44.7 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.8 | 16.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.9 | 39.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 30.5 | 30.5 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Three engines have been available in Vitaras. A 1.6-liter, dual-overhead-cam four-cylinder in Vitara JS and JX convertibles produced 97 horsepower until it was discontinued after 2001. The 2.0-liter four in Vitara JLS and JLX convertibles and all wagons made 127 horsepower. Grand Vitaras carried a 2.5-liter V6, rated at 155 horsepower (raised to 165 in 2002). A five-speed manual gearbox was standard, with a four-speed automatic transmission optional. The 4-cylinder engine was cut in 2004.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I4 | 1.6 / 97 | 97 | 103 | 5-speed manual: 25/28 4-speed automatic: 25/27 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 127 | 134 | 5-speed manual: 22/24 4-speed automatic: 23/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V6 | 2.5 / 152 | 155-165 | 160-162 | 5-speed manual: 19/22 4-speed automatic: 19/21 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/front- or 4-wheel drive
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