SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 41 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 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. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1365 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`183 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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