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Jeep Wrangler TJ or Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)?

1996–2006 vs 1990–1998 · SUV 3-door vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

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Jeep Wrangler TJ1996–2006 · 4 engines · Sport, Sahara, RubiconSpecifications →Listings →
Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)1990–1998 · 3 engines · JX, JLXSpecifications →Listings →
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Jeep Wrangler TJ1996–2006no listings
Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)1990–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length3,843 mmLength3,620 mm–4,030 mm
Width1,694 mmWidth1,630 mm–1,635 mm
Height1,791 mmHeight1,665 mm
Wheelbase2,373 mmWheelbase2,200 mm–2,480 mm
Ground clearance231 mmGround clearance200 mm
Trunk volume330 lTrunk volume220 l–320 l
Curb weight1,410 kg–1,530 kgCurb weight1,070 kg–1,310 kg
Fuel tank72 lFuel tank42 l–66 l
Engines
Production years1996–2006Production years1990–1998
Body typeSUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines4Number of engines3
Power85–140 kW (116–190 hp)Power52–71 kW (71–97 hp)
Displacement (l)2.4–4.0Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.5 TDLowest consumption8 l/100 km · 2.0 TD
Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 4.0 iBest 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed170 km/hTop speed160 km/h
Trim levelsSport · JX
Items in the base trim22 · SportItems in the base trim12 · JX
Items in the top trim29 · SaharaItems in the top trim21 · JLX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior7 · 5
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
4 Seats✓4 Seats✓
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 1
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS✓ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior6 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Tow Hitch✓Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox✓Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jeep Wrangler TJ or Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)?

Length: Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA) 4,030 mm, Jeep Wrangler TJ 3,843 mm (a 187 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,480 vs 2,373 mm. Boot: 320 vs 330 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jeep Wrangler TJ or Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)?

The most frugal Jeep Wrangler TJ uses 9 l/100 km (2.5 TD); the most frugal Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA) 8 l/100 km (2.0 TD).

Which is more powerful — Jeep Wrangler TJ or Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)?

The strongest Jeep Wrangler TJ makes 140 kW (190 hp) (4.0 i); the strongest Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA) 71 kW (97 hp) (1.6 16V).

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