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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Suzuki XL7 Review

How the Suzuki Grand Vitara stacks up against the Suzuki XL7 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price Range: $18,799 - $26,599
2009 Suzuki XL7
Price Range: $25,745 - $29,930
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Suzuki XL7 Review

Cost
The XL-7 won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the Suzuki Grand Vitara will. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Suzuki Grand Vitara is a tad more economical than the Suzuki XL-7. The XL-7 is markedly more expensive than the Suzuki Grand Vitara regarding MSRP.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Suzuki XL-7 and the Suzuki Grand Vitara in terms of hauling capacity. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Suzuki XL-7 over the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Convenience
The XL-7's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki Grand Vitara make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Suzuki XL-7.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL-7 is a little more ponderous than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki XL-7's tank is about the same size as the Suzuki Grand Vitara's, though the Suzuki Grand Vitara's is a bit larger. The Suzuki Grand Vitara and the XL-7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Suzuki XL-7 and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have roughly similar tires.

Overview
The Suzuki XL-7 and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have the same basic after-sale protection. When it comes to warranty against rust, the Grand Vitara and the Suzuki XL-7 have the same coverage.

Other
The Suzuki XL-7 emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Grand Vitara.

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