Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2001

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Chrysler Pacifica
2003 - 2006
SAAB 9-5
2001 - 2005
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
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: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Chrysler Pacifica is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas SAAB 9-5 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Chrysler Pacifica is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while SAAB 9-5 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 3.5 (petrol)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 253 HP120 - 250 HP
Torque: 339 NM240 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds6.9 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.3 - 12.36.6 - 11.1
Chrysler Pacifica petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-5.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 5.05 m4.83 m
Width: 2.01 m1.79 m
Height: 1.69 m1.48 m
Chrysler Pacifica is larger.
Chrysler Pacifica is 22 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 22 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 21 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 369 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2250 litresno data
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.9 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data~ 1`800
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 18001200
Pros and Cons: Chrysler Pacifica has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
SAAB 9-5 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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