SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Hyundai Sonata 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine: The Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi engine with the D4EA code is a cast-iron diesel unit introduced in the early 2000s. It is known for solid durability and, when properly maintained, can often reach 300,000–400,000 km. The engine appeared in several versions over the years. Early variants produced around 112 hp with a conventional ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 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 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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