Fiat Uno 3 Doors (1989 – 1994) vs Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors (1989 – 1998): specs compared
The Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 132 hp against 114 hp. The Fiat Uno 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 729 kg against 1,005 kg. At 3,691 mm, the Fiat Uno 3 Doors is 71 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Fiat
Uno 3 Doors
1989 – 1994
|
Suzuki
Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors
1989 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1989 – 1998 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 114 hp | 80 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 74 – 165 Nm | 127 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 17.7 s | 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 200 km/h | 140 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.0 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,691 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 729 – 920 kg | 1,005 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

