2006 Saab 9-7X vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saab 9-7X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saab 9-7X would be higher. 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 24 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 607 kg more than 2006 Saab 9-7X.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saab 9-7X | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Saab | Volkswagen |
| Model | 9-7X | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
