2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango 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 50 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 386 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Dodge | Saab |
Model | Durango | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5699 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 83 L |