SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | 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. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2008 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 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 448 litres | |
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Peugeot 407 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. 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 | 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`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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