SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 90 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 124 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.7 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.79 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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