Audi A6 2001 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 70 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 810 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 A6 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 braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 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: | 434 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`190 | 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 (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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