SAAB 9-5 2002 vs Nissan Sentra 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Nissan Sentra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Nissan Sentra, but torque is 89 NM more than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 26 cm longer than the Nissan Sentra, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 371 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | no data | |
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