SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Avenger) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 6 HP less power than Dodge Avenger, but torque is 130 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Despite less power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 SAAB 9-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Avenger, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 450 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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