SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 195 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
SAAB 9-5 engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
1100 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
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 | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Used only for this car | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 and Chevrolet Epica are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`985 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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