2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Astra 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:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Astra | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
