SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Lexus ES 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.5 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 (Lexus ES) 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 | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 125 HP less power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5000 | |
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