{"id":10709,"date":"2021-02-05T22:46:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T11:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=10709"},"modified":"2021-02-05T22:46:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T11:46:54","slug":"ford-puma-vs-suzuki-vitara-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/ford-puma-vs-suzuki-vitara-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Puma Vs Suzuki Vitara Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_6980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6980\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6980 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_vitara_1.jpg\" alt=\"Suzuki Vitara\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suzuki Vitara<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>VS<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_10446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10446\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10446 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puma_1.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Puma\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ford Puma<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Welcome to the Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara comparison for 2021. The Ford Puma comparison series is working out well so far. As a car marketed as an SUV it is so far a decent but not exceptional addition to the class. So we decided to compare it with one of the oldest models in the smallish SUV class the Suzuki Vitara. Is the Suzuki Vitara worth buying over the latest Ford Puma?<\/p>\n<p>Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara exterior: The Vitara hasn&#8217;t changed since 2015 although there has been a couple visual updates and equipment changes over the years. It&#8217;s lines are conservative and it&#8217;s angular appearance dates the side and rear profile but the redesigned front is completely in line with contemporary SUVs and it is visually the opposite of the Puma. The Vitara represents the traditional approach to SUV more than just a \u00a0high rise hatchback. In comparison the Puma is a good looking small SUV and its lines are more modern we think. It&#8217;s like a shrunken down larger wagon based SUV.<\/p>\n<p>Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara interior: The Vitara has an interior fitting its age and class positioning. It&#8217;s a decent place to be in 2021 but the hard plastics are more obvious than in others like the CX-3 and indeed the Puma. It&#8217;s a traditionally more high end commercial grade in 2021 or early \u00a02010&#8217;s in terms of materials. \u00a0The Puma has the more modern interior design and material but the Vitara feels more spacious. We like the Puma interior better.<\/p>\n<p>Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara engine and technology: The Vitara has great under the skin tech that means it&#8217;s over 250Kg lighter than the Puma despite being similar in size. If you get a Vitara with the turb0 1.4 engine you&#8217;ll be more than happy with the performance. The Puma is helped by tuning but it&#8217;s a heavy and shows. The Vitara doesn&#8217;t have as many safety systems as standard but move up the range and its pretty much equal with the newer Puma.<\/p>\n<p>Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara road test: N\/A<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the\u00a0Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara a draw. The Puma wins on presentation, it&#8217;s car like and modern with the digital dash distracting you from the generally conservative interior (mid-range model rare onwards). The Vitara is old but it&#8217;s wide price range and spec means you can customise it, our pick is the cheapest model with the turbo engine and auto emergency brakes. The Puma may be stylish to look at but the Vitara interior is more practical. We wished that Suzuki give the Vitara a new interior because it&#8217;ll be a bit of a sleeper especially with the JDM crowd.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"width: 700px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><script type=\"mce-text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\"; \/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 1 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6842347948\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"mce-text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[ \/\/ ]]><\/script><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Suzuki Vitara<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Ford Puma<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6979\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016_vitara_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10447\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puma_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">4 Cylinder petrol (K14C)<br \/>\n1.4 Litre (1373cc)<br \/>\nTurbo DOHC VVT EFI<br \/>\nClaimed 103Kw @ 5500 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 220Nm @ 1500 RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">3 Cylinder\u00a0petrol (95 Octane)<br \/>\n1.0 Litre (999cc)<br \/>\nTurbo DOHC VVT DI EFI<br \/>\nClaimed 92Kw @ 6000RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 170Nm @ 1500RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">4 Cylinder petrol (M16A)<br \/>\n1.6 Litre (1586cc) 91 Octane<br \/>\nDOHC VVT EFI<br \/>\nClaimed 86Kw @ 6000 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 156Nm @ 4400 RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">From Approx Kerb weight 1075 Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 1200kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Kerb weight 1291 Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 750kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Fuel capacity &amp; consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 47 litres<br \/>\nIL4 1.6 Petrol 5.8 litres per 100km AVG<br \/>\nIL4 1.4 Petrol turbo 5.9 litres per 100km AVG<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 42 litres<br \/>\nIL3 1.0 Petrol 5.3 litres per 100km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">5 or 6 speed Auto 5 speed Manual<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1610\/1775<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4175\/2500<br \/>\n4WD system: None AWD or 2WD<br \/>\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5<br \/>\nTyre size:<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">7 speed DCT Auto<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1548\/1805<br \/>\nOverall length\/Wheelbase 4207\/2588<br \/>\n4WD system: 2WD or AWD<br \/>\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Capability <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx<br \/>\nGround clearance (unloaded) 185mm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth xxmm Max<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx<br \/>\nGround clearance (unloaded) xxmm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth xxmm Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2020 $22,990 &#8211; 34,490 AUD<br \/>\n2016 $21,990 &#8211; 35,990 AUD<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">2021 $29,990 &#8211; 35,540 AUD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\">*Specs change due to model grade and configuration. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><script type=\"mce-text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\"; \/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 2 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"5105621021\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"mce-text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[ \/\/ ]]><\/script><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VS Welcome to the Ford Puma vs Suzuki Vitara comparison for 2021. The Ford Puma comparison series is working out well so far. As a car marketed as an SUV it is so far a decent but not exceptional addition to the class. 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