2005 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Saab 05-Sep and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 282 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Saab 05-Sep | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Saab | Volkswagen |
Model | 05-Sep | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |