SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 21 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.7 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 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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