Suzuki XL7 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Suzuki XL7 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen Tiguan down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Suzuki XL7 quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Tiguan's engine is tremendously smaller than the XL7's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the Suzuki XL7 will have picked up and gone by the time the Tiguan finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Suzuki XL7 is considerably more powerful than the Tiguan.

Utility
The Suzuki will quite certainly prove friendlier than the Volkswagen Tiguan for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Volkswagen Tiguan is likely a better choice than the Suzuki XL7 with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or big animals. The Suzuki XL7 outpulls the Volkswagen Tiguan by a big margin.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Suzuki XL7.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL7's front cabin compared to the Tiguan. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki XL7 make it roomier for your passengers than the Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7 is considerably heavier than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen's tank is about the same size as the Suzuki XL7's, though the Suzuki XL7's is somewhat larger. The Tiguan and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces. The Volkswagen Tiguan's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Suzuki XL7.

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 Tiguan to the dealership as the Suzuki XL7. The Suzuki won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Volkswagen Tiguan will. When it comes to gas mileage, the Suzuki is a tad better than the Volkswagen Tiguan, but not by much. The XL7 isn't much less pricey than the Volkswagen Tiguan as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The Tiguan and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic after-sale protection.