Suzuki XL7 vs. Ford Taurus X 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 Suzuki to the dealership as the Ford Taurus X. When it comes to MSRP, the Taurus X costs considerably more than the XL7.

Utility
Neither the Ford nor the Suzuki has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. The Suzuki outpulls the Ford Taurus X by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Suzuki XL7's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Ford Taurus X.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL7's front cabin compared to the Ford Taurus X. While the rear of the Ford Taurus X offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Suzuki XL7, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7's tank is roughly the same size as the Taurus X's, though the Ford's is a little bigger. The Suzuki XL7 and the Ford Taurus X compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Ford Taurus X and the Suzuki XL7 definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The XL7's engine isn't much more massive than the Ford Taurus X's. The Suzuki XL7 has no lessons to learn regarding pickup from the Ford Taurus X. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Taurus X isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki XL7.

Warranty
The Suzuki XL7 and the Ford Taurus X have the same basic warranty.