Suzuki XL7 vs. Mazda CX-7 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 CX-7 to the dealership as the Suzuki XL7. The Mazda CX-7 won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Suzuki XL7 will. The Mazda CX-7 isn't much less costly than the Suzuki XL7 with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Suzuki XL7 will quite certainly prove more practical than the Mazda CX-7 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is considerably more the Suzuki XL7's forte than it is the Mazda CX-7's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the CX-7 for a fill-up approximately as often as the Suzuki XL7.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL7's front cabin compared to the CX-7. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki XL7 make it more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda CX-7.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7 is significantly heavier than the Mazda CX-7. The Mazda CX-7's tank is almost the same size as the Suzuki XL7's, though the Suzuki XL7's is slightly bigger. The Mazda CX-7 and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mazda is definitely more maneuverable than the Suzuki, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki has a bigger engine than the Mazda CX-7. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Mazda CX-7 could learn a lesson or two from the Suzuki XL7 in terms of torque. The Suzuki XL7 packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Mazda CX-7 and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic after-sale protection.