SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Audi A6 1997

 
SAAB 9-5
2001 - 2005
Audi A6
1997 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.3 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 250 HP165 HP
Torque: 350 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds9.4 seconds
SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive.
SAAB 9-5 engine produces 85 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.89.9
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km10.1 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway930 km on highway
680 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km460'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years3 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.83 m4.80 m
Width: 1.79 m1.81 m
Height: 1.48 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data551 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8002`030
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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