Ford Mondeo 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 10 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford C-Max | 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. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 416 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1745 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 138 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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