2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | CR-V | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
