Rover 75 2004 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 30 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 80 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.2 | |
The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
1060 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Rover 75 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 45 | 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. Rover 75 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.75 m | 4.83 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
Rover 75 is smaller. Rover 75 is 8 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 9 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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