2006 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Saab 05-Sep and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 352 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 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 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saab 05-Sep | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Saab | Volkswagen |
| Model | 05-Sep | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.4 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 | 1670 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
