Suzuki XL7 vs. Ford Escape Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Suzuki XL-7 to the dealership as the Ford. The Suzuki XL-7 pales in comparison to the Ford Escape with respect to fuel economy. In terms of gas mileage, the Ford Escape and the Suzuki XL-7 don't differ much. The Escape isn't much less expensive than the Suzuki XL-7 when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The Suzuki XL-7 will quite certainly prove handier than the Ford Escape for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You'll doubtless take the Escape for a fill-up roughly as often as the Suzuki.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki XL-7 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Escape, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the XL-7 make it quite a bit more spacious for your passengers than the Ford Escape.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL-7 is markedly more ponderous than the Ford Escape. The Ford Escape's tank is roughly the same size as the Suzuki's, though the XL-7's is slightly bigger. The Ford Escape and the Suzuki XL-7 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Escape's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Suzuki XL-7.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the XL-7 packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford is very likely nimbler than the Suzuki, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki XL-7 has a bigger engine than the Escape. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Suzuki XL-7 packs quite a wallop compared to the Ford Escape regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Suzuki XL-7 is substantially more powerful than the Ford.

Overview
The Ford and the XL-7 have the same basic after-sale protection.