SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 SAAB 9-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 124 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the SAAB 9-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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 Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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