Mazda Xedos 9 2001 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 164 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 14 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 28 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite the higher power, Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 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 Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 9 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | 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. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 is 8 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Mazda Xedos 9 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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