SAAB 9-5 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
---|---|---|---|
Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 230 HP | 185 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
SAAB 9-5 1999 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 1999 engine produces 45 HP more power than SAAB 9-5 2001, whereas torque is 70 NM more than SAAB 9-5 2001. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
The SAAB 9-5 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 1999 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 1999 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 1999 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5 2001. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
1040 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 320'000 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 SAAB 9-5 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
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 | 4.83 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 1999 is 3 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5 2001, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-5 1999 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
|
SAAB 9-5 has
| |