Comparison - Subaru Forester Premium 2017 - vs - Suzuki Grand Vitara Sports 2017

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Subaru Forester Premium 2017

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Also called:

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Also called:

Escudo

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

26,437

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

32,990

Updated:

30 May 2017

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

4-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.90gals

17.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2017 Subaru Forester ranks 8 out of 18 Compact SUVs. The 2017 Subaru Forester offers one of the lowest starting prices in the class, a competitive list of features, and the rarity of standard all-wheel drive. These make it a triple threat in the highly competitive compact SUV class.

Pros
Highest cargo capacity in the class
Roomy back seats
Standard all-wheel drive
Lots of available safety features

Cons
Bland interior styling
Below-average fuel economy

By:

usnews.com

One of the best small SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a good value, with remarkable interior volume, thrifty fuel economy, and top safety scores.
The Subaru Forester is a compact utility vehicle with wagon-like practicality and standard all-wheel drive. It has the capabilities of a crossover, the ride and handling of a car, and plenty of all-weather security and even off-road capability.

Pros
Good ride, enjoyable driving
Top-notch safety scores, systems
Spacious cabin with super visibility
Among the best CVTs around
Turbo adds speedy performance

Cons
Shift paddles only on turbo
No manual offered with turbo
Priciest models not all that premium

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Forester receives numerous updates, starting with wider feature availability, additional noise insulation and quicker steering response. The enhanced EyeSight safety system now has lane departure intervention and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic high-beam headlight control is newly available, as are adaptive LED headlights and reverse automatic braking. Styling revisions include new headlights and taillights, plus a freshened grille and front end.

Pros
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults in both seating rows
Impressive fuel economy for an all-wheel-drive crossover
Optional turbocharged engine provides spirited acceleration
Above-average off-road ability

Cons
CVT may seem less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic
Doesn't feel as sporty around turns as some rivals
Cabin design and materials aren't especially noteworthy
Maximum tow rating isn't particularly robust

By:

edmunds.com

Eleven years on the current-generation Suzuki Grand Vitara still claims to be the king of small-budget, mid-sized SUV practicality with big off-roading capabilities

Familiarity can sometimes offer warmer comfort than those fresh-faced things embracing reinvention. That may well be an underlying feeling for those who’ve bought any Suzuki Grand Vitara in the past decade and who’ve just climbed into the 2016 version. Essentially, it’s the same car – the 4x4-savvy SUV that’s Grand in name but no longer quite so grand in size is still planted in the generation that launched back in 2005.

Thus, it's an uphill crawl for this Grand Battler to rise above its ratings from performances past. In critiquing its holistic SUV goodness, the Grand Vitara has long been a perennial low scorer in CarAdvice ratings past: in the last three reviews it rated one six and a pair of fives out of tens.

That said, none were petrol four-wheel drives wearing a Sport badge. As perhaps the best all-rounder variant of its crop, and at a seductive price point at that, a bump up to 6.5 out of ten is a deserving one.

Pros
Decent off-road abilities
Sport variant the best dual-purpose 4x4 SUV of the breed
Attractive pricing
Old-school charm..

Cons
that's stuck in old-school execution
Powertrain is old hat
Average on-road driving experience
Increasingly passé in this very fast moving segment

By:

caradvice.com.au

The latest Suzuki Vitara offers good value for money and loads of kit, but it's more of a crossover now than a rugged off-roader

The Suzuki Vitara has been transformed from a utilitarian family-friendly SUV into more of a crossover with Range Rover Evoque-inspired styling and more advanced equipment. There's also more dynamic driving ability on offer, but it's not quite up with the class best.

If you can sacrifice a little ride comfort, and value driving dynamics more, the Vitara is a fine crossover that's car-like to drive, with a sharp chassis and steering, but its lack of boot space counts against it. The diesel's mix of strong efficiency and performance is impressive.

Still, with a responsive and agile chassis for the class, and great efficiency from both the petrol and diesel options, this latest crossover-style Vitara is a much more alluring proposition than its off-road biased predecessors.

Pros
Modern design, lively engines, plenty of kit

Cons
Interior quality, noisy diesel, light steering

By:

autoexpress.co.uk

The old Grand Vitara suffered from lots of body roll in corners and overly light steering making it difficult to drive quickly with confidence. Both these problem have been addressed by this new model, which has the feel of a well-sorted hatchback.

Pros
Cheap to buy and run
Fun to drive
Still good off-road

Cons
Uninspiring looks
Cabin quality not the best
Slightly noisy diesel engine

By:

carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

32.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.40L

Torque:

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

166ft-lbs

at 3 800rpm

Horsepower:

170hp

at 5 800rpm

164hp

at 4 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

26.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Power assisted hydraulic, rack & pinion

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

180.90in

177.00in

Width:

70.70in

71.00in

Height:

68.20in

67.00in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

7.80in

Front Track:

62.00in

Rear Track:

62.00in

Wheel Base:

103.90in

104.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

Rear Head Room:

37.50

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

53.90in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.00in

Rear Hip Room:

53.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.50cu.ft

46.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

31.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3571.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power driver seat

Cloth

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats

Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats

Rear Seats Features:

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

MacPherson strut with coil spring

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Multi-link

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Adjustable Head-rests

Folding Rear Seat

Driver Height Adjustable Seat

Rear Armrest

Driver Armrest

Lumbar Support

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Adaptive headlights

Options

Packages:

Rugged Package #1

All-Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Power Rear Gate

Popular Package #1A

Protection Package #1

Standard Model - 2.5i Premium CVT

All-Weather Package

All-Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Popular Package #2A

Light Comfort Package

Wind Deflector Package

Extended Interior Package Plus

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Exhaust Tip

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Fog Lamp Kit - Gray Interior

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Fog Lamp Kit - Black Interior

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear

Accessory Alloy Fuel Door

Door Handles - Body Colored

Interior Options:

Cargo Tray

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Cover (Power Rear Gate)

Cargo Net Side

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Homelink & Approach Lighting

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

110 Power Outlet Kit

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Cargo Cover (Manual Rear Gate)

Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Speaker Kit

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink for Eyesight Models

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass for Eyesight Models

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting

Seat Adjustment - Manual

adjustable floor allows users to load big and robust cargo

Fabric Seats

pollen filter

Navigation System Package

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

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Comparison - Subaru Forester Premium 2017 - vs - Suzuki Grand Vitara Sports 2017

General

Also called:

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Also called:

Escudo

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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