2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 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 86 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | CR-V | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
