2005 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Saab 05-Sep and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (247 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 107 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saab 05-Sep | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Saab | Volkswagen |
| Model | 05-Sep | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
