SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 (Volvo V50) 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: | 177 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 53 HP less power than Volvo V50, but torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 31 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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