2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Tahoe | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
