2008 Saab 9-7X vs. 2008 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2008 Saab 9-7X and 2008 Volvo C70 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 103 more horse power than 2008 Volvo C70. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo C70.
Because 2008 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo C70. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo C70. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo C70. 2008 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saab 9-7X | 2008 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Saab | Volvo |
| Model | 9-7X | C70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
