Comparison - Suzuki Vitara SZ5 2019 - vs - Renault Arkana Hybrid 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Suzuki Escudo,Suzuki Sidekick,Mazda Proceed Levante,Santana 300/350,Daewoo Vitara,Geo Tracker,GMC Tracker,Pontiac Sunrunner,Asüna Sunrunner

Also called:

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
24,999
Updated: 
05 Jan 2019
£
29,900
Updated: 
07 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
12.42gals
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Superior White
#DCE5E0
Silky Silver Metallic
#C4C8CD
Galactic Grey Metallic
#7A8287
Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic
#19191B
Atlantis Turquoise Pearl Metallic
#016E85
Savannah Ivory Pearl Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#ADA6A0
Horizon Orange Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#C2632B
Galactic Grey Metallic with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#7A8387
Bright Red with Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic Roof
#D32E38
Color: 
Flame red
#973126
Metallic black
#31343B
Glacial White
#ADADAD
Metallic grey
#5F5D5B
Pearl white
#DCE0E6
zanzibar blue
#224A64
valencia orange
#EF7A35

Electric

Battery: 
12kWh
Top Speed: 
107mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
10.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Modern design,
lively engines,
plenty of kit

CONS
Interior quality,
noisy diesel,
light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The Suzuki Vitara is a rugged-looking family SUV that drives well and has plenty of storage space, but it’s let down by a cheap-feeling interior

Pros
Surprisingly fun to drive
Decent rear passenger space
Well equipped

Cons
Cheap interior materials
Noisy at speed
Top-spec models too expensive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Engine torque
Quiet and refined at speed
Great spec and value

Cons
No spare wheel

By: 
drive.co.uk

Pros
Sleek looks
Frugal hybrid
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
More expensive than the Captur
Not very quick
Rear seats don’t slide

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Stylish looks
Well equipped
Roomy interior

Cons
Poor ride
Interior quality
Dull to drive

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
1.30L
Torque: 
115ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 600rpm
Horsepower: 
118hp
at 6 000rpm
140hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Cruise control with speed limiter
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3-spoke leather covered steering wheel
Keyless entry and start
Engine auto stop start system
Lights-on and key-in reminder
Perforated leather steering wheel with red stitching
Heated steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
164.30in
179.80in
Width: 
69.80in
80.00in
Height: 
63.30in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
98.40in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
34.50
Rear Head Room: 
33.90
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
25.00cu.ft
47.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
881lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
13.20cu.ft
18.11cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2369.00lbs
3163.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
Centre-lower box
Luggage area cover

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric front and rear windows
power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Front passenger’s seatback pocket
Fabric seat upholstery
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat height adjuster
Suede seat upholstery
Passenger’s side and 2 x rear assist grips
Special R.S. line leather seats - suede effect
Electric height-adjustable driver and passenger seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear seat with 60:40 split folding
Folding center armrest

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Front sunvisors with vanity mirror and ticket holde
Front vanity mirrors illumination
Automatic air conditioning
Pollen filter
Front wiper with adjustable intermittent
Rain sensing front wipers
Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats
Automatic heating and air conditioning system and air purifier

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
CD tuner
USB connector
Bluetooth integrated into audio unit
Smartphone linkage display audio
4 speakers
2 tweeters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• EASY LINK with 9.3" screen and navigation: Connected multimedia system
Android AutoTM and Apple CarplayTM
Bluetooth®, USB sockets
7’’ colour TFT driver’s information display
6 speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
Rear wiper with intermittent
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp levelling switch
LED projector headlamps
Halogen projector headlamps
Silver roof rails
Body colour exterior door handles and mirrors
Rear privacy glass
Automatic wipers with rain sensor
Extra-tinted rear windows and tailgate
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17”
18"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill hold control
Front passenger airbag deactivation system
Front 3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiter and height adjuster
Rear 3-point ELR seatbelts x 3
ISOFIX child seat anchorages x 2
Side impact protection beams
Radar Brake Support
Hill descent control
Emergency flat tyre repair kit
Security alarm
Remote central door locking
Deadlocks
Locking wheel bolts
Visible VIN
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Traffic sign recognition
Active emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist detection
Lane keep assist with active steering and lane departure warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Blind spot warning