SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 166) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 14 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 166, but torque is 64 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| 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 Alfa Romeo 166, 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: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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