SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Audi A4 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| SAAB 9-5 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A4 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 230 HP | 100 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 350 NM | 148 - 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 11.6 seconds | 7.1 - 13.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 - 11.1 | 5.5 - 11.2 | |
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SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 25 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 442 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`800 | ~ 2`036 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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