SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Volvo V50 2007

 
SAAB 9-5
2001 - 2005
Volvo V50
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP145 HP
Torque: 240 NM185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds9.6 seconds
SAAB 9-5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volvo V50. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.47.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 300 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway960 km on highway
720 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km480'000 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 Volvo V50 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years6 years
Engine spread: Used also on SAAB 9-3Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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: 4.83 m4.52 m
Width: 1.79 m1.77 m
Height: 1.50 m1.46 m
SAAB 9-5 is larger.
SAAB 9-5 is 31 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data417 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V50.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8001`890
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 12003600
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 6.0/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-5 has
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volvo V50 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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