Dodge Avenger 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Avenger) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 6 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 130 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 9-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-5 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: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is larger. Dodge Avenger is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 500 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Avenger has 50 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. This could mean that the Dodge Avenger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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