SAAB 9-5 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 2001

	SAAB 9-5 1997 - 2001	SAAB 9-5 2001 - 2005
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	150 HP	150 HP
Torque:	240 NM	240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.6 seconds	11.6 seconds
	SAAB 9-5 1997 and SAAB 9-5 2001 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.4	10.3
Real fuel consumption:	10.8 l/100km	11.0 l/100km
	By specification SAAB 9-5 1997 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 1997 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 1997 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:	75 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	720 km in combined cycle	670 km in combined cycle
	980 km on highway	920 km on highway
	690 km with real consumption	630 km with real consumption
	SAAB 9-5 1997 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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	11 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.80 m	4.83 m
Width:	1.79 m	1.79 m
Height:	1.45 m	1.48 m
	Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 1997 is 3 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5 2001, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-5 1997 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	no data	no data
Turning diameter:	10.8 meters	10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`800	1`800

Safety:
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	1000	1200
Rating in user reviews:	9.4/10	8.4/10
Pros and Cons:	SAAB 9-5 has more full fuel tank mileage higher ratings in user reviews lower price	SAAB 9-5 has higher safety
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SAAB 9-5 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions