Audi A5 2009 vs SAAB 9-3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 10 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A5 is 2 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 750 litres | no data | |
| Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 85 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5000 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Audi A5 has 
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