SAAB 9000 1994 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9000) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9000 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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