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Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
1998 – 2005
5 Doors · Hatchback Japan
Suzuki built the Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors from 1998 to 2005. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 87 to 144 hp. Every version has all-wheel drive. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1991 – 1994), peak power rose from 136 to 144 hp, and minimum weight went up by 88 kg.
Body style5 Doors · Hatchback
Production1998 – 2005
Variants5
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power87 – 144 hp
0–100 km/h10.9 – 19.8 s
Top speed142 – 175 km/h
Fuel economy6.6 – 10.2 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TD 5MT AWD (85 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 87 hp | 19.8 s | 142 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L TDi 5MT AWD (109 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 109 hp | — | 150 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 128 hp | — | 161 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0i 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 140 hp | — | 150 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.5L V6 5MT AWD (144 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 144 hp | 10.9 s | 175 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 64 KW @ 4000 RPM87 HP @ 4000 RPM86 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM216 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 88.2 mph (142 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 19.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.7 in (196 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4299 lbs (1950 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 206.7 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 80 KW @ 4000 RPM109 HP @ 4000 RPM107 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM249 Nm @ 1750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93.2 mph (150 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.7 in (196 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4420.3 lbs (2005 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 190 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 94 KW @ 6000 RPM128 HP @ 6000 RPM126 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM174 Nm @ 2900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 100 mph (161 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70.07 in (1780 mm)
- Height
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.7 in (196 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4299 lbs (1950 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 230 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 6500 RPM140 HP @ 6500 RPM138 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 137 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM186 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93.2 mph (150 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.7 in (196 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4420.3 lbs (2005 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 190 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2493 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 106 KW @ 6200 RPM144 HP @ 6200 RPM142 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 153 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM208 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70.1 in (1781 mm)
- Height
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.7 in (196 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4299 lbs (1950 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 248 g/km
Length4,199 mm
Width1,780 – 1,781 mm
Height1,740 mm
Wheelbase2,479 mm
Curb weight1,330 – 1,450 kg
Torque174 – 249 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.









