SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Rover 75 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 34 HP more power than Rover 75, but torque is 20 NM less than Rover 75. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm longer than the Rover 75, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 432 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 Rover 75, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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