| Model Year | 2009 | 2024 | |
| Model | Suzuki XL7 | Subaru Ascent | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 243 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 196.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.0 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 71.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 4421 lb. | -373 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 61.1 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 60.3 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.8 in | 36.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 57.0 in | -7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 31.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.1 ft3 | 43.5 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Suzuki XL7.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Subaru Ascent.