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1995 Suzuki Samurai
JL 4WD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$10,234

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick
JS 2-Door RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$13,519

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1995 Suzuki Samurai
JL 4WD
25
Fernando 1995 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview:

Estabilidad — me gusta: relacion peso vs potencia, el techo desmontable, su apariencia, consumo de combustible. n...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Joe 1995 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview:

Suzuki Samurai - The Ultimate Off-roader? — The Suzuki Samurai, the last uk version of the Suzuki manufactured jeeps which originated in the lat...

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Pedro 1995 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview:

1997 Suzuki Samurai — great car but the engine is a bit weak its a 1.3 liter so yeah not the fastest thing in the world bu...

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick
JS 2-Door RWD
90
RolleiGuy writes:
Awesome vehicle; wish they still make them. A great vehicle from Suzuki.
Value Ranked 1998 Toyota RAV4 2 Door Convertible worse.
"Suzuki Sidekick has more power, handles better, corners better and just is fun to drive. Toyota is somewhat dangerous as it will not merge on freeway safely and seems like it wants to tip over when going thru a roundabout. "
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Specs

1995 Suzuki Samurai
JL 4WD
1998 Suzuki Sidekick
JS 2-Door RWD
Powertrain 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
24 MPG
21 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
26 MPG
24 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 10 gal 11 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
66 hp @ 6,000 RPM
95 hp @ 5,600 RPM
95 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque
76 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM
98 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
98 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
1,300 cc
1,600 cc
1,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
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2.95 in x 3.54 in
2.95 in x 3.54 in
Safety
ABS Brakes -- Optional
Driver Airbag -- Standard
Passenger Airbag -- Standard
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Optional Optional
Cassette Player Optional Optional
Radio Optional Optional
Passenger Power Seats Optional Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 38.3 in 42.1 in
Back Legroom -- 31.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 6.9 cu ft
Standard Payload -- 747 lbs
Maximum Payload 845 lbs 720 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 135 in 143.7 in
Width 60.6 in 65.2 in
Height 64.6 in 64.3 in
Wheelbase 79.9 in 86.6 in
Bed Length -- 27.8 in

Available Options

1995 Suzuki Samurai
JL 4WD
1998 Suzuki Sidekick
JS 2-Door RWD

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