SAAB 9000 1994 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.9 | |
| SAAB 9000 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the SAAB 9000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.8 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`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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