SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 53 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger, but slightly lower. SAAB 9-5 is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 6 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 43 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.8 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 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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