Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo 166) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 14 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 64 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 166 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 8 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.8 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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