SAAB 9-5 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 5 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.6 | |
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
1200 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.83 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`600 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | high | |
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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