2007 Saturn Outlook vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saturn Outlook. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn Outlook would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Outlook (271 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2007 Saturn Outlook is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook (336 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Saturn Outlook | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
| Model | Outlook | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
