2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Avalanche | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
