Skoda Superb 2002 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 100 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 140 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 3 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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