SAAB 9-5 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 1997 engine produces 15 HP less power than SAAB 9-5 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
| The SAAB 9-5 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-5 1997 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 1997 consumes 0.6 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 | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 320'000 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 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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