2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 150 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Civic | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4160 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |