Audi A6 2001 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 30 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | 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: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and SAAB 9-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`145 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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