SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Peugeot 607 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 317 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 41 HP more power than Peugeot 607, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
| The Peugeot 607 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 607, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 481 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 607, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: | SAAB 9-5 has 
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