SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 470'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-5 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 546 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`345 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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