SAAB 900 1993 vs Mazda CX-5 2012

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SAAB 900
1993 - 1998
Mazda CX-5
2012 - 2015
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 900 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mazda CX-5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda CX-5 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 130 - 185 HP150 - 192 HP
Torque: 177 - 263 NM210 - 420 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 12.5 seconds7.9 - 10.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 - 11.34.6 - 7.3
SAAB 900 petrol engines consumes on average 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda CX-5.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.54 m
Width: 1.71 m1.84 m
Height: 1.44 m1.69 m
SAAB 900 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 13 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 25 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1620 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5.
Gross weight: ~ 1`600 kg~ 2`045 kg
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 70007200
Pros and Cons: SAAB 900 has
  • only petrol engines available
Mazda CX-5 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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