2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.

Because 2009 Suzuki XL7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki XL7.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac STS 2009 Suzuki XL7
Make Cadillac Suzuki
Model STS XL7
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3599 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 369 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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