SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Rover 75 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Rover 75) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 114 HP more power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Rover 75. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 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 Rover 75, 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 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm longer than the Rover 75, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1222 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Rover 75, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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