SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 95 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord 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: | 4.83 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1657 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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