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Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors

1989 – 1998 3 Doors · Hatchback Japan

With production running from 1989 to 1998, the Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors stayed on sale for 9 years. Its petrol engines range from 80 to 132 hp across 3 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,005 kg. All-wheel drive is standard on every version.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L 5MT AWD (80 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 80 hp — 140 5-Speed manual
1.6L 16V 5MT AWD (97 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 97 hp 13.0 s 140 5-Speed manual
2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (132 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 132 hp — 160 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1590 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
59 KW @ 5400 RPM80 HP @ 5400 RPM79 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM127 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
87 mph (140 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195R15

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in (3620 mm)
Width
64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
86.6 in (2200 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2215.6 lbs (1005 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
235.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1590 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
71 KW @ 5600 RPM97 HP @ 5600 RPM95 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM132 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195R15

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in (3620 mm)
Width
64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
86.6 in (2200 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
226.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
97 KW @ 6100 RPM132 HP @ 6100 RPM130 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque
122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM166 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
99.4 mph (160 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
215/65R16

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in (3620 mm)
Width
64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
86.6 in (2200 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2601.4 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3747.8 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
230.9 g/km
Length3,620 mm
Width1,631 mm
Height1,669 mm
Wheelbase2,200 mm
Curb weight1,005 – 1,180 kg
Torque127 – 166 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.