SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 230 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 120 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 645 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 280'000 km | 580'000 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: | 10 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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