2005 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki XL7 and 2005 Volkswagen Touran 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 57 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki XL7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki XL7 | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | XL7 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
