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Ford Edge vs. Suzuki XL7 Review

How the Ford Edge stacks up against the Suzuki XL7 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Edge
Price Range: $26,635 - $36,605
2009 Suzuki XL7
Price Range: $25,745 - $29,930
Ford Edge vs. Suzuki XL7 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the XL7 to the dealership as the Ford Edge. The Ford Edge is substantially pricier than the Suzuki XL7 regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Suzuki XL7 over the Ford Edge. There's no clear winner between the Suzuki XL7 and the Ford Edge in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is significantly more the Suzuki XL7's forte than it is the Ford Edge's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Suzuki for a fill-up almost as often as the Ford.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL7's front cabin compared to the Ford Edge. The Ford Edge is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the XL7.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7's tank is about the same size as the Ford Edge's, though the Ford Edge's is slightly larger. The Ford and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford is most certainly nimbler than the XL7, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki's engine isn't much bigger than the Ford's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Edge isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki.

Overview
The Ford Edge and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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