2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Touareg and 2010 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 265 kg more than 2010 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Saab 05-Sep. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saab 05-Sep. (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saab 05-Sep.
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2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Volkswagen | Saab |
Model | Touareg | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |