SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 and Chevrolet Epica have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| SAAB 9-5 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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