SAAB 9000 1991 vs Mazda 626 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 200 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 323 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 33 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9000 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
883 litres | 747 litres | |
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SAAB 9000 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9000 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in SAAB 9000 (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`375 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 460 kg | |
| SAAB 9000 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Mazda 626. Therefore, SAAB 9000 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 800 | |
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