2004 Honda Element 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 Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element 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 99 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Element | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| 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 | 153 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
