SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Skoda Superb 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 100 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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