Citroen C5 2001 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 138 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 92 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 160 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 5 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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