Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 101 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 129 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 210 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 14 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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