The Suzuki Vitara, a compact SUV with a rich history dating back to 1988, has evolved through multiple generations to balance off-road capability and everyday usability.
From 2002 to 2004, the Vitara offered two engine options: a 2.0L producing 127 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque, and a more powerful 2.5L V6 delivering 165 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines were paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and buyers could choose between 2WD or 4WD configurations.
The 2.5L V6 marked a notable performance boost, making it the most powerful option in this era of the Vitara.
Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.
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Second Generation: 1998-2004
The 1998-2004 Suzuki Vitara offered a range of engine configurations, including a 2.0L inline-four producing 127 hp and 134 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L V6 delivering 165 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines were paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and drivetrain options included 2WD and 4WD.
A notable innovation for this generation was the introduction of a light-duty rack-and-pinion steering system, replacing the heavier recirculating ball setup from the previous generation.
2004 Suzuki Vitara Horsepower
The 2004 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a 2.5L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 165 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque across configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission featuring overdrive.
2004 Suzuki Vitara Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
165 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
162 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
165 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
162 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2003 Suzuki Vitara Horsepower
The Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a 2.0L engine that produces a consistent output of 127 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain configurations, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2003 Suzuki Vitara Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Hard Top SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| Hard Top SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| Soft Top SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| Soft Top SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
2002 Suzuki Vitara Horsepower
The Suzuki Vitara 2002 is equipped with a 2.0L engine that produces a consistent output of 127 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain configurations, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2002 Suzuki Vitara Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| JLX Soft Top |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| JLX Hard Top |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| JLS Soft Top |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| JLS Hard Top |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
134 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
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