Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs SAAB 9-5 2001

 
Hyundai Sonata
2001 - 2005
SAAB 9-5
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 133 HP250 HP
Torque: 178 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.3 seconds8.2 seconds
SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Sonata engine produces 117 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 172 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.8
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km10.2 l/100km
The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1020 km on highway
730 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 13 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia MagentisUsed 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. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.83 m
Width: 1.82 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 m
Hyundai Sonata is 8 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 430 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0201`800
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 12001200
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Sonata has
  • timing belt engine
SAAB 9-5 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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