SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 1 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Lexus GS) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means SAAB 9-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
SAAB 9-5 has
|
Lexus GS has
| |