2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Golf and 2005 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 433 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2005 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Saab |
| Model | Golf | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
