2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2006 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 6 and 2006 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc, 2006 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 9-7X (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 9-7X weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6. 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, 2006 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 6 | 2006 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Mazda | Saab |
Model | 6 | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 4195 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |