2007 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Suzuki XL7 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Suzuki | Subaru |
| Model | XL7 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
