2006 Saab 9-7X vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Saab 9-7X and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc, 2006 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 9-7X (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Volvo C70. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2006 Saab 9-7X.
Because 2006 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X will offer significantly more control. 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 (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70. 2006 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saab 9-7X | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Saab | Volvo |
| Model | 9-7X | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2435 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
