Dodge Magnum 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 103 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 6.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 6.3 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 945 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger. Dodge Magnum is 18 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 416 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1597 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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