2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 98 kg more than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Because 2009 Suzuki XL7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Acura | Suzuki |
Model | TSX | XL7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |