Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors (1998 – 2005) vs Isuzu Amigo 3 Doors (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 144 hp against 132 hp. The Isuzu Amigo 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 175 km/h. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,330 kg against 1,524 kg. At 4,262 mm, the Isuzu Amigo 3 Doors is 63 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
1998 – 2005
|
Isuzu
Amigo 3 Doors
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 144 hp | 132 – 208 hp |
| Torque | 174 – 249 Nm | 200 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 19.8 s | 9.3 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 142 – 175 km/h | 159 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,199 mm | 4,262 mm |
| Width | 1,780 – 1,781 mm | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,692 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 – 1,450 kg | 1,524 – 1,706 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

