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Suzuki XL-7 vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2009 Suzuki XL-7

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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

Overview

SpecSuzuki XL-7PremiumVolkswagen TiguanS
Selected trimPremiumS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20092026

Pricing & market

SpecSuzuki XL-7PremiumVolkswagen TiguanS
MSRP$25,745 (best)$30,805
Lowest listing price$14,799 (best)
Median listing price$14,799 (best)
Highest listing price$14,799 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecSuzuki XL-7PremiumVolkswagen TiguanS
Combined MPG19 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG24 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.6 gal (best)14.5 gal

Performance

SpecSuzuki XL-7PremiumVolkswagen TiguanS
Horsepower252 hp (best)201 hp
Torque243 lb-ft (best)207 lb-ft
Engine size3.6 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecSuzuki XL-7PremiumVolkswagen TiguanS
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume95.2 cu ft (best)69.8 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload959 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,030 lbs3,563 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)6.6 in
Wheelbase112.4 in (best)109.9 in
Length197.2 in (best)184.4 in
Width72.2 in73 in (best)
Height68.9 in (best)66.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecSuzuki XL-7PremiumVolkswagen TiguanS
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimSuzuki XL-7Volkswagen Tiguan
1

Premium

$25,745 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium

$27,395 MSRP

S

$32,305 MSRP

3

Luxury

$27,429 MSRP

SE

$33,605 MSRP

4

Luxury

$29,079 MSRP

SE

$35,105 MSRP

5

Limited

$28,280 MSRP

SE R-Line Black

$37,245 MSRP

6

Limited

$28,580 MSRP

SE R-Line Black

$38,745 MSRP

7

Limited

$29,930 MSRP

SEL R-Line Turbo

$43,085 MSRP

8

Limited

$30,230 MSRP

Live inventory

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