2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Cobalt | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
