2000 Renault Safrane vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Safrane | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
