SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Peugeot 406 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 87 HP more power than Peugeot 406, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Peugeot 406. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 406, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 9 cm longer than the Peugeot 406, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1740 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 Peugeot 406, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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