SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Subaru Legacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 94 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.58 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger, but lower. SAAB 9-5 is 11 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1646 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-5 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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