2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus 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 139 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
