2009 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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.
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2009 Suzuki XL7 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
Model | XL7 | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |