SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 73 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 127 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Avensis is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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