Dodge Magnum 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 76 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 5.3 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 Magnum could require 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Dodge Magnum) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Dodge Magnum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Magnum 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: | 5.02 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Magnum is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1200 | |
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