2009 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Suzuki XL7 and 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Suzuki XL7 | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
Model | XL7 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |