Audi A6 1994 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 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: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 55 HP less power than SAAB 9000, but torque is 5 NM more than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.6 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 440'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | 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. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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