SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 76 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, but torque is 11 NM more than Chrysler Pacifica. Despite less power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 11.3 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Chrysler Pacifica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Pacifica 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 | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.69 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 22 cm shorter than the Chrysler Pacifica, 22 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Chrysler Pacifica, which means SAAB 9-5 can be harder 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 | 2000 | |
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