SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Hyundai Sonata 2010
| 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 (Hyundai Sonata) 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 | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, but torque is 122 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 870 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. This could mean that the SAAB 9-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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