2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Neon 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Neon. (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 464 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Neon. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Neon | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
