2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 68 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Avalanche | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
