SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 9 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 35 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
9.8
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 360 litres more fuel.
Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 23 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
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Turning diameter:
12 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
