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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.
Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1989 – 1998
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power80 – 132 hp
0–100 km/h13.0 s
Top speed140 – 160 km/h
Fuel economy9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.






