2008 Saab 9-7X vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Saab 9-7X and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 9-7X (300 HP) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2008 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Saab 9-7X (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saab 9-7X | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Saab | Volkswagen |
| Model | 9-7X | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
