SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 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 (Lexus GS) 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 | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 99 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 10 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.6 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 730 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-5 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means SAAB 9-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6800 | |
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