Audi A4 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 27 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies the brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
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): | 2`040 | 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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