2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 426 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Suzuki XL7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | TrailBlazer | XL7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 390 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |