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: | 2.5 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: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mazda CX-5. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 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 | 1`945 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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