Specs
Research 1997 Suzuki Esteem specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
GL 4dr Sedan GL Manual
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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Brake Type |
Power |
Brake ABS System |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
7.87 x 1.18 |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
9.17 x 0.79 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
4.4 |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
70 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
390 |
Engine
Fuel System |
MFI |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
94 @ 3200 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Gas L4 |
Displacement |
1.6L/97 CID |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
98 @ 6000 |
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in) |
25.9 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.5 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
56.5 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
56.7 |
Height, Overall (in) |
53.9 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
66.1 |
Length, Overall (in) |
165.2 |
Wheelbase (in) |
97.6 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
13.5 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
51.8 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
42.3 |
Front Head Room (in) |
39.1 |
Second Head Room (in) |
37.2 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
34.1 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
52.1 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
48.2 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
97.9 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
50.8 |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
37 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
31 |
Steering
Steering Type |
Power |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
34.8 |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
32.2 |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.2 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15.8 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Suzuki Esteem |
Vehicle Name |
Suzuki Esteem |
Body Style |
4-dr Sedan |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/coil spring |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/coil spring |
Suspension Type - Rear |
MacPherson Strut |
Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
30 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
30 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.87 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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Tires
Front Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P155/80R13 |
Rear Tire Size |
P155/80R13 |
Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D14 |
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.28 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.89 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.42 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
w/OD |
Trans Type |
5-Speed Manual |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.79 |
Clutch Size (in) |
7.48 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.27 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.76 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.91 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Sub-Compact |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2183 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
13 x 4.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
13 x 4.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 4 |