SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Peugeot 607 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 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: | 250 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 112 HP more power than Peugeot 607, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Peugeot 607 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Peugeot 607 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 607 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 607, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 481 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 Peugeot 607, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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