SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Kia Magentis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 114 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 173 NM more than Kia Magentis. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.41 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 10 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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