SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 65 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 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 | 460'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
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`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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