SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 75 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.4 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 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 850 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-5 has 149 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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