SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 193 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 47 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite less power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.2 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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