SAAB 9-5 1999 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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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 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 1999 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 1999 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 640 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: | 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 | |
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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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