SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Audi A4 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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 | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 25 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 442 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for SAAB 9-5, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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