Ford Mondeo 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 5 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 135 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | 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. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Ford Mondeo and SAAB 9-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 54 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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