2007 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Saab 03-Sep and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (206 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Saab 03-Sep | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Saab | Volvo |
| Model | 03-Sep | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
