SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 22 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 50 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): | 9.1 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 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 | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger, but lower. SAAB 9-5 is 12 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 520 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 104 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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