Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 90 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar S-Type could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Jaguar S-Type) 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: | 510'000 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 Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | 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. Jaguar S-Type 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: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 6 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 1.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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