Suzuki XL7 vs. Toyota RAV4 Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a punch and will knock the Suzuki XL-7 down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Suzuki XL-7 is likely to feel somewhat slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Toyota RAV4. With its tiny horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Toyota RAV4 will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.

Handling
The Suzuki and the Toyota RAV4 have roughly similar tires. With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota RAV4 is very likely sprier than the Suzuki XL-7, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota RAV4's engine is quite a bit bigger than the XL-7's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota RAV4 is markedly more powerful than the XL-7. The Toyota RAV4 packs quite a punch compared to the Suzuki XL-7 when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Toyota RAV4 and the Suzuki regarding hauling capacity. Neither the Suzuki XL-7 nor the RAV4 has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Toyota RAV4's forte than it is the Suzuki XL-7's.

Convenience
You doubtless won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the XL-7 than with the Toyota RAV4, because both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more head room than the XL-7, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota RAV4 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki XL-7 does.

Dimensions
The Suzuki is somewhat more ponderous than the Toyota. The Toyota RAV4's tank is roughly the same size as the Suzuki's, though the Suzuki's is a bit bigger. The Toyota RAV4 and the Suzuki XL-7 compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Suzuki to the dealership as the Toyota. The Suzuki pales in comparison to the Toyota RAV4 as far as gas mileage. With respect to gas mileage, the Toyota beats the Suzuki XL-7. As far as MSRP, the Suzuki XL-7 costs roughly as much as the Toyota RAV4 (though the Toyota RAV4 is slightly cheaper). In terms of final cost, the Suzuki XL-7 costs about as much as the Toyota RAV4 (though the Toyota RAV4 is a little cheaper).

Overview
The Toyota RAV4 and the Suzuki XL-7 have the same basic warranty.