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Suzuki XL7 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

How the Suzuki XL7 stacks up against the Chevrolet Equinox - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Suzuki XL7
Price Range: $25,745 - $29,930
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Price Range: $22,440 - $31,440
Suzuki XL7 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Chevrolet Equinox to the dealership as the XL7. With respect to MSRP, the Chevrolet Equinox costs considerably less than the Suzuki XL7.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Suzuki XL7 over the Chevrolet. There's no clear winner between the Equinox and the Suzuki XL7 when it comes to hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the Suzuki XL7's forte than it is the Chevrolet Equinox's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki offers a bit more head room than the Equinox, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Chevrolet Equinox is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the XL7.

Dimensions
The Suzuki is substantially more bulky than the Chevrolet Equinox. The XL7's tank is about the same size as the Chevrolet Equinox's, though the Chevrolet Equinox's is a little larger. The Chevrolet Equinox and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radiuses, the Equinox and the Suzuki XL7 quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki XL7 has a bigger engine than the Chevrolet Equinox. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Suzuki XL7 will have picked up and gone by the time the Equinox finally gets moving.

Overview
The Chevrolet Equinox and the Suzuki have the same basic warranty.

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