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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Suzuki XL7

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Equinox and Suzuki XL7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Suzuki XL7.

In comparing the Chevrolet Equinox's and the Suzuki XL7's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Equinox has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Suzuki XL7 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Equinox's and the Suzuki XL7's specifications and ratings, the Suzuki XL7 is a better car than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Equinox’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the Suzuki XL7 base engine makes 252 horsepower. The Equinox is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The XL7 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Equinox the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Suzuki XL7. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Suzuki XL7 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Chevrolet Equinox, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Equinox and Suzuki XL7 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Equinox has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Chevrolet Equinox
Suzuki XL7

2009 Chevrolet Equinox
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,555

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,031

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$16,695 - $23,555

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,595

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

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Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$6,022

Price Range:

$2,999 - $9,632

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$8,260

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$6,022 - $18,433

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

29

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

123,971

# Good or Great Deals:

4

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

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Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Suzuki XL7 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Equinox

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki XL7

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 22.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.9

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Chevrolet Equinox Rankings

Best Small SUVs for the Money

2 / 13

Best Family Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

4 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

4 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

4 / 14

Best Small SUVs

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

8 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Safest Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

11 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

15 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

21 / 59

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

32 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

34 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

41 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

47 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

53 / 67

Suzuki XL7 Rankings

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels

LS, LT, LTZ, Sport

Suzuki XL7 Trim Levels

Limited, Luxury, Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 100000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

7 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

210 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

3500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

252 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

243 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

3500 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 24 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

340 / 480 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 24 / 19

Range (city/hwy):

316 / 446 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Bluetooth:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

35.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

68.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

138.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

14 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

95.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

146.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3699 lbs

Width:

71.4 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

188.8 inches

Wheelbase:

112.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4030 lbs

Width:

72.2 inches

Height:

68.9 inches

Length:

197.2 inches

Wheelbase:

112.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black / Black Granite Metallic

Blue

Navy Blue Metallic

Gold

Gold Mist Metallic

Gray

Cyber Gray Metallic

Red

Deep Ruby Metallic

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Beige

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Blue

Not available

Gold

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Cranberry Metallic

Silver

Pure Platinum Metallic

White

Pearl White Tri-Coat Metallic

Beige

Golden Mist Metallic

Interior Colors

Brown

Light Cashmere

Gray

Dark Gray

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Brown

Not available

Gray

Gray

Beige

Beige

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