Peugeot 407 2004 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 14 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | 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. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 407 is 8 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 416 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | no data | |
| Peugeot 407 has 9 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`183 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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