SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Renault Laguna 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Laguna, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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 Renault Laguna, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 508 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 92 litres less trunk space than the Renault Laguna. 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`051 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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