SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) 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. | |||
| 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.2 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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