Dodge Avenger 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 104 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 160 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.8 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Dodge Avenger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Dodge Avenger gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Dodge Avenger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | 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. 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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