Rover 75 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Rover 75) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 19 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 60 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 75 is 5 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`800 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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