2006 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic 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 170 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
