SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Jaguar X-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 157 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 93 HP more power than Jaguar X-Type, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Jaguar X-Type. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.39 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 16 cm longer than the Jaguar X-Type, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 452 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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