2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki SX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki SX4 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Colorado | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
