SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Rover 75 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 and Rover 75 have the same engine power, but SAAB 9-5 torque is 55 NM more than Rover 75. SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Used also on Rover 45 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm longer than the Rover 75, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 432 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Rover 75, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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