Audi A4 2000 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 285 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Audi A4 engine produces 35 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 35 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
1030 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Volkswagen Bora | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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 | |
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`835 | 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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