SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003: It has Haldex Generation II automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front wheels and 10% to the rear wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and the torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger, but slightly lower. SAAB 9-5 is 55 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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