SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Peugeot 607 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 607) 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 | 317 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 607, but torque is 77 NM less than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Peugeot 607 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm shorter than the Peugeot 607, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 481 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 607, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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