SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 810 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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