SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 29 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 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 | 360'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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