Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Epica and SAAB 9-5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Epica could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Epica is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Chevrolet Epica has 20 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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