SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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