2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester 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 42 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Forester | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
