Honda CR-V vs. Suzuki XL7 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the CR-V to the dealership as the Suzuki XL-7. Regarding MSRP, the Honda CR-V doesn't cost much less than the Suzuki XL-7.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Suzuki and the Honda CR-V when it comes to hauling capacity. The Suzuki XL-7 will quite certainly prove more convenient than the CR-V for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Suzuki XL-7 outpulls the Honda CR-V by a big margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL-7's front cabin compared to the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki XL-7 does.

Dimensions
The Suzuki is a little heavier than the CR-V. The Honda CR-V's tank is approximately the same size as the Suzuki XL-7's, though the XL-7's is slightly more capacious. The Honda CR-V and the Suzuki XL-7 compete for the same parking spaces. The Honda CR-V's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Suzuki XL-7 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
The XL-7 and the Honda CR-V have approximately similar tires. With its tighter turning radius, the Honda is definitely sprier than the Suzuki XL-7, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Honda CR-V's engine is somewhat smaller than the XL-7's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Suzuki XL-7 is substantially more powerful than the Honda CR-V. Torque equals pickup, and the Suzuki will have picked up and gone by the time the Honda finally gets moving.

Overview
The Suzuki XL-7 and the Honda CR-V have the same basic warranty.