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

1986–1995 vs 1990–1998 · SUV 3-door vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Wrangler YJ 3,785 mm, Vitara (ET/TA) 4,030 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Wrangler YJ 11.5 l/100 km, Vitara (ET/TA) 8 l/100 km.
Power: Wrangler YJ 90–132 kW, Vitara (ET/TA) 52–71 kW.
Standard equipment: Wrangler YJ 15 items (S), Vitara (ET/TA) 12 items (JX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jeep Wrangler YJ1986–1995 · 3 engines · S, Sport, SaharaSpecifications →Listings →

Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)1990–1998 · 3 engines · JX, JLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jeep Wrangler YJ1986–1995no listings	Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA)1990–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,785 mm	Length3,620 mm–4,030 mm
Width	Width1,676 mm	Width1,630 mm–1,635 mm
Height	Height1,776 mm	Height1,665 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,372 mm	Wheelbase2,200 mm–2,480 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume220 l–320 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,470 kg	Curb weight1,070 kg–1,310 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank57 l	Fuel tank42 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1986–1995	Production years1990–1998
Body type	Body typeSUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power90–132 kW (122–179 hp)	Power52–71 kW (71–97 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.5 l/100 km · 2.5 i	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 2.0 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 4.0 i	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed165 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsS · JX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · S	Items in the base trim12 · JX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Sahara	Items in the top trim21 · JLX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior6 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA) 4,030 mm, Jeep Wrangler YJ 3,785 mm (a 245 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,480 vs 2,372 mm. Boot: 320 vs 320 l.

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

The most frugal Jeep Wrangler YJ uses 11.5 l/100 km (2.5 i); the most frugal Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA) 8 l/100 km (2.0 TD).

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

The strongest Jeep Wrangler YJ makes 132 kW (179 hp) (4.0 i); the strongest Suzuki Vitara (ET/TA) 71 kW (97 hp) (1.6 16V).

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