2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Because 2007 Suzuki XL7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Pilot | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
