Saab 9-7X 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Saab 9-7X
2005 - 2008
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Body: Crossover / SUVHatchback
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Saab 9-7X is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Saab 9-7X is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 4.2 - 5.3 (petrol)1.4 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 290 - 300 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 373 - 447 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 8.9 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.5 - 14.15.0 - 10.7
Saab 9-7X petrol engines consumes on average 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.81 m4.21 m
Width: 1.92 m1.76 m
Height: 1.74 m1.48 m
Saab 9-7X is larger.
Saab 9-7X is 60 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 16 cm wider, while the height of Saab 9-7X is 26 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 1127 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1305 litres
Saab 9-7X has more luggage capacity.
Saab 9-7X has 777 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`745~ 1`845
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 58002000
Pros and Cons: Saab 9-7X has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Golf has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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