Ford Scorpio 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ford Scorpio is available with rear wheel drive, while SAAB 9-5 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.9 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Ford Scorpio is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 207 HP | 150 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 281 NM | 240 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 - 13.4 seconds | 7.3 - 12.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 - 12.8 | 9.3 - 11.4 | |
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Ford Scorpio petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 2 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.4 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`726 | ~ 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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