SAAB 9-5 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 70 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.4 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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