Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 161 HP | 260 HP | |
Torque: | 219 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 99 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 131 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 500 litres | |
Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Sonata has 23 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. The SAAB 9-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`800 | |
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Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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