2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Saab 9-7X

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 9-7X (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Saab 9-7X.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Saab 9-7X (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6. 2009 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Saab 9-7X
Make Audi Saab
Model A6 9-7X
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 83 L


 

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