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2002 Suzuki Vitara - Specs

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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Dimension Specs
Accomodations
Wheels and Tires

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

General Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Vehicle Type
2-Door, Soft-Top 4-Door, Hard-Top
EPA Vehicle Class
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Powertrain Layout
   2WD Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
   4WD Front Engine, Rear / Four-Wheel Drive Front Engine, Rear Four-Wheel Drive
Body Structure Ladder Frame with Boxed Rails Ladder Frame with Boxed Rails
Body Material Steel, Body-on-Frame Steel, Body-on-Frame
Seating Capacity 4 5

Suspension Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Front
Independent MacPherson strut with separate coil springs, stabilizer bar Independent MacPherson strut w/ separate coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear
Five-Link, Coil Spring, Solid Axle Five-Link, Coil Spring, Solid Axle

Steering Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Type
Power Rack-and-Pinion Power Rack-and-Pinion
Ratio
20.5:1 20.5:1
Turning Diameter,
Curb-to-Curb
31.5 ft. (9.6 m) 34.2 ft. (10.4 m)
Turning Radius 15.8 ft. (4.8 m) 17.1 ft. (5.2 m)

Brakes Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Type
Power / Hydraulic Power / Hydraulic
Front
Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Drum Drum
Parking Brake Hand-Operated Lever Hand-Operated Lever

Wheels and Tires Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Wheel Type
Steel Steel or Aluminum Alloy
Wheel Size
16 in. X 6.5 in. 16 in. X 6.5 in.
Tire – Type All-Season, Steel-Belted Radial All-Season, Steel-Belted Radial
Tire – Size P215/65R16 P215/65R16
Spare Size Full-Size Full-Size

Restraint System Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Airbags
Driver and Front Passenger Driver and Front Passenger
Safety Belts
Three-Point Front and Rear Outboard Three-Point Front and Rear Outboard, Two-Point Rear Center Lap

Engine Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Type
2.0-Liter,16-Valve, DOHC 2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-Valve
Block Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum Alloy
Induction System Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 122 cu. in. 122 cu. in.
Horsepower (SAE net) 127 @ 6,000 rpm 127 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 134 lbs.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm 134 lbs.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke 3.31 in. x 3.54 in. 3.31 in. x 3.54 in.
Compression 9.3:1 9.3:1

Drivetrain Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Transmission Type 5-Speed Synchronized Four-Speed with Overdrive 5-Speed Synchronized 4-Speed with Overdrive
Clutch Type Disc - Disc -
Torque Converter - Lock-Up - Lock-Up
Gear Ratios:
   1st 3.652 2.826 3.652 2.826
   2nd 1.947 1.493 1.947 1.493
   3rd 1.379 1.000 1.379 1.000
   4th 1.000 0.689 1.000 0.689
   5th 0.795 - 0.795 -
   Reverse 3.670 2.703 3.670 2.703
Transfer gear ratios
   Low (4WD) 1.816 1.816 1.816 1.816
   High 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Differential Ratio 4.625 4.875 4.625 4.875

Capacities Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Engine Oil
5.2 U.S. qts. (5.0 L) 5.2 U.S. qts. (5.0 L)
Fuel Tank 14.8 U.S. gal. (56.0 L) 16.9 U.S. gal. (64.0 L)
Engine Coolant 6.8 U.S. qts. (6.5 L) 6.9 U.S. qts. (6.5 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7.5 U.S. qts. (7.1 L) 7.5 U.S. qts. (7.1 L)
Transmission Oil
   Manual (2WD) 2.0 U.S. qts. (1.9 L) 1.6 U.S. qts. (1.5 L)
   Manual (4WD) 1.6 U.S. qts. (1.5 L) 1.6 U.S. qts. (1.5 L)
Differential Gear Oil
   Front 1.1 U.S. qts. (1.0 L) 1.1 U.S qts. (1.0 L)
   Rear 2.3 U.S. qts. (2.2 L) 2.3 U.S. qts. (2.2 L)
Transfer Gear Box Oil 1.8 U.S. qts. (1.7 L) 1.8 U.S. qts. (1.7 L)
Towing 1,000 lbs. 1,500 lbs.

Exterior Dimensions Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Wheelbase 86.6 in. 97.6 in.
Tread Width
   Front 57.5 in. 57.5 in.
   Rear 57.5 in. 57.5 in.
Overall Width (Body) 67.3 in. 67.3 in.
Overall Length 152 in. 163.0 in.
Overall Height 65.0 in. (2WD) / 65.8 in. (4WD) 65.0 in. (2WD) / 65.8 in. (4WD)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance 7.2 in. (2WD) / 7.2 in. (4WD) 7.2 in. (2WD) / 7.2 in. (4WD)
Approach Angle 29.9° (2WD) / 31.7° (4WD) 29.9° (2WD) / 31.7° (4WD)
Departure Angle 26.3° (2WD) / 27.9° (4WD) 26.3° (2WD) / 27.9° (4WD)

Interior Dimensions Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
Headroom (front/rear) 40.9 / 39.5 in. 39.9 / 39.6 in.
Legroom (front/rear) 41.4 / 35.9 in. 41.4 / 35.9 in.
Shoulder Room (front/rear) 53.0 / 52.6 in. 52.8 / 52.6 in.
Hip Room (front/rear) 50.6 / 46.8 in. 50.7 / 46.8 in.
Rear Cargo
   Length (read seat folded) 36.6 in. 47.6 in.
   Width 42.3 in. 42.3 in.
   Height 37.8 in 38.4 in.
EPA Cargo Index (Rear Seat Up/Down) 10.2 / 33.7 cu. ft. 21.0 / 44.7 cu. ft.
EPA Passenger Volume Index 93.4 cu. ft. 92.3 cu. ft.
Interior Volume 103.8 cu. ft. 112.6 cu. ft.

Weights Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Curb Weight
   Manual 2,756 lbs. 2,877 lbs. - -
   Automatic 2,789 lbs. 2,910 lbs. - -
   Manual with steel wheels - - 2,932 lbs. 3,053 lbs.
   Manual with aluminum wheels - - 2,899 lbs. 3,020 lbs.
   Automatic with steel wheels - - 2,965 lbs. 3,086 lbs.
Automatic with aluminum wheels - - 2,932 lbs. 3,053 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,483 lbs.
3,593 lbs.
3,814 lbs.
3,924 lbs.
Gross Axle Weight
   Front
1,587 lbs.
1,675 lbs.
1,764 lbs.
1,852 lbs.
   Rear
2,050 lbs.
2,072 lbs.
2,205 lbs.
2,227 lbs.

EPA Fuel Economy Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Suzuki Vitara 4 Door
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Manual (City / Highway) 23 / 26 22 / 25 22/25 22/25
Automatic (City / Highway) 22 / 25 22 / 25 22/25 22/25
Estimated Highway Range (5-spd. Manual) 385 miles 370 miles 420 miles 420 miles