SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 and Subaru Legacy have the same engine power, but SAAB 9-5 torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Legacy. SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger, but lower. SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1660 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| SAAB 9-5 scores higher in safety tests, but Subaru Legacy is better rated in child safety tests. The SAAB 9-5 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4200 | |
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