2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Because 2011 Saab 9-4X is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saab |
| Model | Suburban | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
