Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 53 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 29 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.1 | |
| Chrysler Pacifica consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Pacifica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.48 m | |
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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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.8 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 (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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