SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 230 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 115 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger, but slightly lower. SAAB 9-5 is 13 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 8 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1677 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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