2009 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 5 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. 2009 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche Cayenne | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
Model | Cayenne | XL7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |