Audi A8 1994 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 130 HP more power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 140 NM more than SAAB 9000. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 9.6 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 24 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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