2007 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 5 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, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte 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 | 2012 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Suzuki | Kia |
| Model | XL7 | Forte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
