2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Toyota | Saab |
| Model | Highlander | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
