SAAB 900 1993 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| SAAB 900 and Mazda CX-5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-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: | 500'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 900 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.67 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 13 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means SAAB 900 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`945 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7000 | |
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