SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`010 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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