2007 Saab 9-7X vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saab 9-7X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saab 9-7X would be higher. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 9-7X (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Saab 9-7X | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Saab | Honda |
| Model | 9-7X | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |
