Suzuki XL7 vs. Saturn VUE Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Saturn VUE to the dealership as the XL7. The Suzuki XL7 isn't much costlier than the VUE as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Suzuki XL7 will quite certainly prove handier than the Saturn for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki XL7 than with the Saturn VUE, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL7's front cabin compared to the Saturn. The Suzuki XL7 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Saturn does.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7 is substantially heavier than the Saturn. The Suzuki XL7's tank is approximately the same size as the VUE's, though the VUE's is a little bigger. The Saturn and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Saturn VUE and the Suzuki XL7 most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki XL7 has a more sizeable engine than the Saturn VUE. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The XL7 packs quite a punch compared to the Saturn regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Suzuki XL7 will have picked up and gone by the time the Saturn VUE finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Saturn and the XL7 have the same basic warranty.