Drivetrain
The Suzuki XL7's engine isn't much bigger than the Pontiac Torrent's.
Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Suzuki XL7 over the Pontiac.
Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the XL7 than with the Pontiac Torrent, because both offer similar mileage ranges.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki XL7 offers a bit more head room than the Pontiac, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
The Pontiac is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Suzuki XL7.
Dimensions
The Suzuki is substantially heavier than the Pontiac.
The Suzuki XL7's tank is about the same size as the Pontiac Torrent's, though the Pontiac Torrent's is somewhat larger.
The Pontiac Torrent and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Torrent is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the XL7.
When it comes to MSRP, the Suzuki XL7 doesn't cost much less than the Pontiac Torrent.
Warranty
The Torrent and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic warranty.