2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 9-7X (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Saab 9-7X (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Kia | Saab |
Model | Sportage | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |