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Suzuki Vitara vs. Hyundai TUCSON

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Suzuki Vitara and Hyundai TUCSON contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Suzuki Vitara and the Hyundai TUCSON.

When we compare the Suzuki Vitara's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, The Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Suzuki Vitara's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the Suzuki Vitara.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Suzuki Vitara’s base engine makes 165 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON base engine makes 187 horsepower. The Vitara is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 336 miles. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 458 miles. This gives the Hyundai TUCSON the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Suzuki Vitara. The Vitara uses gasoline, and the TUCSON uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Suzuki Vitara and Hyundai TUCSON are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai TUCSON has an average safety rating of 4.68 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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Model & Pricing
Suzuki Vitara
Hyundai TUCSON

2004 Suzuki Vitara
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2024 Hyundai TUCSON
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$17,594

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

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Category Starting MSRP Range:

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$28,937 - $39,829

Starting MSRP:

$27,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$27,871

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,860 - $30,300

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

0

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$31,360

Price Range:

$26,134 - $37,565

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$33,244

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$29,649 - $36,546

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3,613

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

5,151

# Good or Great Deals:

689

Suzuki Vitara Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki Vitara

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.9 - 13.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

16.8%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 18.3

Suzuki Vitara Rankings

Not yet available

Hyundai TUCSON Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

6 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

6 / 6

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

7 / 13

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

9 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

11 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 14

Best Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

18 / 59

Best Off-road Small SUVs

19 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Suzuki Vitara Trim Levels

LX

Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

7 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.68 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

165 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

1500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.056 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

2000 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / 4WD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 21 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

272 / 336 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 32 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

358 / 458 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

30.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.6 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

38.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

146.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2899 lbs

Width:

67.3 inches

Height:

65 inches

Length:

163 inches

Wheelbase:

97.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3346 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

65.6 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

108.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Satin Black

Blue

Indigo Blue Metallic

Red

Victory Red

Silver

Platinum Silver Metallic

White

Bright White

Yellow

Bright Yellow

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black Pearl

Blue

Deep Sea Metallic / Intense Blue Pearl

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

Silver

Curated Silver Metallic / Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Yellow

Not available

Gray

Hampton Gray Metallic / Portofino Gray Metallic / Titan Gray

Interior Colors

Gray

Gray

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Gray

Black

Black

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