2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Equinox | XL7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |