Audi A6 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 85 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 A6 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 3 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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