Mazda 6 2005 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 29 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. Mazda 6 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: | 4.71 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 13 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 416 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 89 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. The SAAB 9-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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