SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar S-Type) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 510'000 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 Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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