Audi A4 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 49 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 180 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.4 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 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: | 460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Passat | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 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 Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 36 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 500 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 60 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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